by agloysteinklatt | Mar 31, 2020 | Alzheimer’s Disease, Caregivers, Dementia, Family, Senior Safety
Lisa Graham is Agemark’s Director of Human Resources. A member of the Agemark family since 2013, Lisa focuses on hiring and developing an engaged workforce – a key to providing top-notch care for seniors. She is in a unique position as both an employee of a senior...
by agloysteinklatt | Feb 28, 2020 | Alzheimer’s Disease, Caregivers, Dementia
The Alzheimer’s Association and CountryHouse Residence for Memory Care are teaming up to support caregivers for those suffering from Alzheimer’s disease or another form of dementia. Intended to provide support, guidance and education, the series will feature helpful...
by admin | Sep 17, 2018 | Aging, Alzheimer’s Disease, Caregivers, Dementia, Family, Senior Care
While it’s true that Alzheimer’s disease doesn’t discriminate, it’s also a fact that the disease affects women much more than men. According to the Alzheimer’s Association, women over the age of 65 have a one-in-six chance of developing memory loss, compared to a...
by admin | Sep 4, 2018 | Aging, Alzheimer’s Disease, Dementia, Senior Care
Contrary to the myth that cognitive decline is a normal part of aging, there’s a lot that seniors can do to keep their minds sharp. Engaging the brain as you age not only leads to a greater sense of happiness and fulfillment, but it can decrease your risk of...
by admin | Jul 31, 2018 | Aging, Alzheimer’s Disease, Caregivers, Dementia, Depression, Family, Senior Care
For those affected by Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia, the changes that occur as the disease progresses can be difficult to cope with. In Part I of this article, we discussed how cognitive decline can influence a person’s spirituality and, likewise,...
by admin | Jul 3, 2018 | Aging, Alzheimer’s Disease, Caregivers, Dementia, Depression, Senior Care
When the weather is nice and summer comes back around, it can be exciting for anyone who looks forward to spending some time outdoors, going on vacation or even taking advantage of everything going on in their local community. For caregivers of a loved one with...
