by agloysteinklatt | Jan 11, 2021 | Alzheimer’s Disease, Dementia
Unlike many health conditions, which tend to develop or at least come to light all at once, dementia comes on gradually and the signs can be confusing and easy to miss. The dementia symptoms that most people find familiar – memory loss, confusion and disorientation –...
by agloysteinklatt | May 8, 2020 | Alzheimer’s Disease, Dementia, Family
April McKenna is Agemark’s Director of Training and Development. She is responsible for on-boarding, training, coaching and development for all Agemark employees across 24 communities plus the management team. She has more than 20 years of experience in sales,...
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 admin | Mar 1, 2020 | Aging, Alzheimer’s Disease, Caregivers, Dementia, Family, Senior Care
When a senior has Alzheimer’s disease or another form of dementia, they may become confused, agitated or upset much easier than before. They will likely feel uncomfortable, stressed out and overwhelmed with all of the changes they are facing. Unfortunately, for...
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...
