Articles on "Alzheimer’s Care and Memory Care"
People on the Move – Dementia Experts Win the Community Business Partnership’s Business Plan Competition
FIT Interactive, a start-up company from Falls Church, VA, has won the Community Business Partnership’s 12th annual Business Plan Competition for its FIT Kits™, dementia care engagement products that help improve the quality of life for people living with dementia and those who care about them. FIT Kits™ are the creation of two Northern Virginia gerontologists and dementia care experts, Karen Love and Elia Femia, PhD. Matt Whitaker, one of the competition judges, noted that the FIT Kits™ business plan [...]
Signs of Alzheimer’s Disease: 10 Things You Should Know
Signs of Alzheimer’s Disease: 10 Things You Should Know, According to the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America 1. “Old age” is not an excuse. 2. Look for patterns. 3. Symptoms can mimic other conditions. 4. Not every case is the same. 5. Alzheimer’s impacts day-to-day living. 6. Alzheimer’s disease has cognitive symptoms. 7. Alzheimer’s disease has behavioral symptoms. 8. Check out warning signs. 9. Diagnosis is 90 percent accurate. 10. Don’t just take the diagnosis and run. For more details on [...]
The Life You Love
Advertorial Discover the Support You Need to Live the Life You Love In North Wales, The Solana® Horsham offers senior accommodations that truly make a difference. That’s because our people strive each and every day to not only meet but also exceed the expectations of our residents and their families. Step inside The Solana Horsham, and from the moment you do, you’ll be captivated by the comfortable surroundings, the sense of security and the welcoming environment. More than just [...]
An Award-Winning Life
By Christy Brudin During his remarkable career, Frank E. Braxton, Sr., has held positions ranging from shoemaker to political appointee. He learned several trades, pursued a few different careers and discovered a couple of passions. Frank E. Braxton, Sr.’s, lengthy resume includes positions ranging from his early work as a shoemaker to his many political appointments. While Frank’s job titles are impressive, they don’t reveal his incredible work ethic. His lifelong commitment to service is best reflected by the wide [...]
Survey Reveals the Growing Concern and Impact of Alzheimer’s in U.S.
A new survey shows nearly half of U.S. adults have a personal connection to Alzheimer’s disease. According to a national survey for the Banner Alzheimer’s Institute, the results also found more than seven in 10 adults, or 218 million Americans, worry about memory lossor the disease for themselves or a loved one. “Most Americans now realize how devastating this disease is for individuals, families and the country,” said Eric Reiman, M.D., executive director of the Banner Alzheimer’s Institute (BAI). “We [...]
In Memory of RADM Mac Showers, USN (Ret.)
It is with great sadness that we write to tell you of the passing of a great friend to Guide to Retirement Living SourceBook and ProAging, RADM Mac Showers, USN (Ret.) on Friday, October 19. Mac was a great friend to the Alzheimer’s Association. He served on the board of directors of the former Northern Virginia Chapter and current National Capital Area Chapter for many years and shared his time, energy and compassion as a support group leader, Helpline counselor, education [...]
People on the Move – Dale Zazanis, Cohen-Rosen House
Dale Zazanis has joined the Cohen-Rosen House family as the House Manager. A Washington D.C. native, Dale comes to us with over 25 years of experience working in healthcare. Her career began at Sibley Hospital and Veteran’s Hosital and included 13 years at a radiology group and 10 years at an orthopedic group in Bethesda, MD. After caring for her own father who had dementia, Dale focused her education on memory care and gained valuable experience at Brooke Grove Assisted Living [...]
Research Shows Yoga Reduces Stress For Caregivers Of Those With Dementia
Researchers have determined that yoga can help to relieve stress by reducing the associated cellular inflammation. The recent study is a follow up to the discovery by UCLA scientists that a specific type of yoga — used for brief, simple daily meditation — reduced the stress levels of people who care for those stricken by Alzheimer’s and dementia. Researchers discovered a certain form of chanting yogic meditation, practiced for 12 minutes daily for eight weeks, led to a reduction in [...]
Study Reveals Elders Forgive and are Happier
People become happier as they get older, according to recent research. Happiness significantly rises for the over 50-crowd, and while physical health may decrease as people get older, mental well-being increases, something researchers attribute to the lowered personal and professional expectations older people place on themselves. Something else that comes with old age: an increased capacity to forgive others. It’s easier for older adults to forgive than it is for younger adults. A recent study set out to examine the [...]
Former Teen Idol Reveals He Has Alzheimer’s
Former 1960s teen pop idol Bobby Vee says he’s been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease. The 69-year-old, born Robert Velline in Fargo, N.D., says on his website that he was diagnosed last year. Vee was catapulted to stardom after the deaths of Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens and JP “Big Bopper” Richardson in a 1959 plane crash en route to Moorhead, Minn. Vee and his friends filled in for the trio at the Moorhead performance and soon after that he recorded his [...]
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