Virtual Reality in Elder Care
Can virtual reality make older adults happier and healthier? What do the tech companies have to say? Read
Senior Tech Meets the Challenges of an Aging Society
The adoption of technology is empowering seniors, improving quality of life, and opening up doors previously thought to be impossible. Read
Create a Memory Box for Loved Ones with Dementia
Creating a multi-sensory memory box for seniors with dementia can help spark a trip down memory lane. Read
Dementia: Transformation through innovation
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
Benjamin Surmi, MsG, Social GerontologistDirector of People and Culture, Koelsch Communities
The 10 Warning Signs of Alzheimer’s
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
Extend Quality & Length of Life
Science Daily—Through an intensive comparative study of two nursing home units using contrasting approaches to dementia care for elders with severely disturbed behaviors, Central Michigan University professor of anthropology Athena McLean has found that "humanizing" approaches to dementia care may not only extend quality of life for patients, but also… Read
Forgetfulness & Memory Tips
Be aware that some forgetfulness is quite normal. We all forget things occasionally at any age and it is normal to forget more often as you get older. What must be determined by your physician is the difference between normal memory loss and that which occurs when you have a… Read
The Importance of a Daily Routine for Dementia Patients
One of the main things people fear when they receive a diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease or another form of dementia is the inevitable loss of independence and control over their world. If you’re caring for a person with dementia, daily routine is one of the most useful tools you can… Read