Darren McGrady, known as the “Royal Chef”, the world-famous former sous-chef to Queen Elizabeth II and Diana Princess of Wales, visited Jefferson House for a brain healthy cooking demonstration. Read
On Sept. 9, 2021, Margaret and Dick Shimman celebrated their 70th wedding anniversary together at Lakeview Memory Care in Bloomingdale, IL. After a long life filled with love and laughter, the two commemorated the rare milestone alongside nearby friends, family and fellow residents. Read
Maple Glen chefs shape food into forms more appealing to those in advanced states of dementia. Read
A Community Fit for a Princess. I stayed at The Park at Copper Creek for about 48 hours, presenting a digital estate planning class to the residents and then helping some of the interested residents get set up with Easeenet... Read
We all want real outcomes that are provided by actionable insights. Cutting-edge research points us to practices that work for people living with a diagnosis of dementia. Healthcare and senior living professionals apply this wisdom through innovation – transforming families and communities. Read
To help family members and health-care professionals recognize the warning signs of Alzheimer’s disease, the Alzheimer’s Association has developed a checklist of common symptoms. Read
More than 40 million family caregivers across the U.S. provide unpaid assistance to aging parents, spouses and other loved ones. As demanding and emotionally taxing as it is, a caregiver’s work must often be added onto other responsibilities, leaving little time for one to think of themselves. This is why… Read
65.7 million people provide unpaid care for an aging loved one on a routine basis. Almost one-third of family caregivers provide help for two people, typically elderly parents. From loss of wages to stress-related illnesses and exhaustion, caregiving takes a heavy toll. And it’s not easy for those receiving care… Read
