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 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 | 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 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...
