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 | Mar 20, 2020 | Family, Senior Safety
As a result of the spread of coronavirus and learning the effects of the virus on older folks and those with preexisting health conditions, most senior living communities (including those in the Agemark family – Astoria, CountryHouse, Kensington-Evergreen, The...
by agloysteinklatt | Mar 4, 2020 | Dementia, Family, Senior Care
The transition from home to a memory care community can be challenging – not only for the new resident but also for family and friends. Although some individuals adjust very quickly, getting truly comfortable takes time – perhaps weeks or even...
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 | Aug 14, 2018 | Aging, Caregivers, Family, Senior Care, Senior Safety
Carol’s mother has dementia, and it’s been getting worse over the last year. Because her mom still lives alone, Carol checks in on her every day. Lately, she’s noticed how messy her mother’s house is, with dirty clothes on the floor and food left in the sink....
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,...
