Rediscovering Joy: How Reminiscing Therapy Elevates Memory Care Services
Memory care services play a pivotal role in the lives of individuals affected by cognitive decline, such as Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia. As the population ages, the need for specialized memory care is growing. Amidst the clinical approaches and medical interventions, a more holistic and emotionally enriching therapy has emerged: reminiscing therapy. […]
Holistic Approaches to Memory Care: Supporting Mind, Body, and Spirit
Memory care is a vital aspect of healthcare, especially as our population ages and the prevalence of cognitive disorders such as dementia increases. Traditionally, memory care has focused solely on addressing cognitive decline through medication and cognitive exercises. However, a holistic approach to memory care recognizes that an individual’s well-being is influenced not only by […]
Art Therapy for Memory Care: Painting a Brighter Future for Patients
Art therapy has long been recognized as a powerful tool for promoting emotional well-being and self-expression. However, its benefits extend far beyond just the realm of mental health. In recent years, art therapy has emerged as a promising intervention for individuals living with memory impairments, such as Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia. Through […]
Enhancing Senior Quality of Life: Why Activities are Important in Memory Care
Memory care is a specialized form of long-term care designed to meet the unique needs of individuals with Alzheimer’s disease, dementia, or other cognitive impairments. As we delve deeper into understanding the challenges faced by those with memory issues, it becomes evident that maintaining and enhancing the quality of life for these individuals is of […]
Support and Caring for the Caregivers: Resources for Family Members in Memory Care
Caring for a loved one with memory loss, such as Alzheimer’s disease or dementia, can be an emotionally challenging and physically demanding journey. Family members often find themselves in the role of caregivers, dedicating time, energy, and patience to provide the best possible care for their loved ones. As the prevalence of memory-related disorders continues […]
Creating a Home Away from Home: The Value of Personalizing Memory Care
As the population ages, the prevalence of dementia and Alzheimer’s disease continues to rise, leading to an increased demand for memory care services. While the primary goal of memory care is to provide a safe and supportive environment for individuals with cognitive impairments, there is a growing recognition of the importance of personalization in these […]
Choosing the Right Memory Care Service: A Step-by-Step Guide for Families
As our loved ones age, it’s not uncommon for them to experience cognitive decline. Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia can significantly impact an individual’s ability to live independently and safely. This often leads families to consider memory care services. Finding the right memory care facility or service is a crucial decision, and it […]
Being A Family Caregiver
When a senior family member lives at home and has either fallen ill, or developed a cognitive impairment, like dementia, it often falls on the family of that person to help take care of them. Often times, they’re called a family caregiver. This title, as loving as it may sound, unfortunately, it can be a […]
Memory Care: What You Should Know
If your loved one has Alzheimer’s disease, dementia, or any other form of cognitive brain disorder, they may need memory care, also known as Alzheimer’s care. At Bonaventure Senior Living, we understand that finding a good place for your loved one to live, while also having the peace of mind that they’re being cared for, is very […]
2019 Bonaventure Senior Gift Guide
Buying a gift for your loved one can be a difficult process. Figuring out what they want, if it’s available, and if it’s affordable can be enough to drive you mad during the holiday season. Then do that for everyone on your Christmas list and it’s enough to induce a sense of panic that can […]
When Seniors Should Quit Driving
Driving gives a sense of freedom. It allows you to go wherever you want without having to worry about how you’ll get there. Unfortunately, as we age our senses can diminish, making driving rather unsafe. So when is it time to stop driving? Unusual Driving Indicators When you drive you have to understand a huge […]
Alzheimer’s Research
Alzheimer’s Research is constantly moving along. For those that don’t know, Alzheimer’s disease is a chronic neurodegenerative disease that affects brain cell connections and the cells themselves. The condition typically starts slowly and will worsen as time passes. The brain cells and the connections will begin to degenerate and die, leading to the destruction of […]
Why People With Dementia Need Fitness
Every year that goes by, more information is released about what can be done to prevent it dementia or treat it, as well as information on possible cures. One recent study has concluded that fitness can help reduce the symptoms of dementia. The study reported a 30% increase in mental ability over a one-year time […]
What Makes a Good Retirement?
It’s here! Your retirement. You have worked your whole life and now you’re ready for some relaxation, fun, and spending time with family and friends. But, it’s a lot to take in. What makes a good retirement? We have the answer for you! Facts Let’s begin with some facts: Did you know that nearly one-third […]
A New Type of Dementia Discovered
Toward the middle of April, doctors at the University of Kentucky Medical Center released a report about a new type of dementia they discovered, one that often gets mistaken for Alzheimer’s disease. What is it? This newly discovered type of dementia is known as LATE. It’s an acronym for limbic-predominant age-related TDP-43 encephalopathy. The name […]
National Mental Health Awareness Month
May is National Mental Health Awareness Month. Many people don’t realize the importance of mental health. Lots of people discuss the benefits of diet and exercise, which can affect mental health to some degree, but are mainly focused on physical health. The health of the mind, mental health, is often overlooked. This is unfortunate because […]
Stress and Alzheimer’s Disease
At any given moment in the world, researchers are trying to figure out causes, as well as prevention, for Alzheimer’s disease. With each passing moment new research is released that can help shed light onto what causes this disease that affects over five million people worldwide, and possible ways to prevent it. Alzheimer’s Disease Alzheimer’s […]
3 Ways to Combat Dementia Everyday
Dementia affects more than 50 million people worldwide with 10 million new cases every year. These are just the numbers of people that have been officially diagnosed, so the number may even be higher. Dementia is a not a specific disease, however, but rather it’s an overall term that describes a group of diseases that […]
The Benefits of Reading
A staggering 67% of those aged 65 or older have read a book of some variety in the last 12 months, according to research from the Pew Research Center. Reading is not only a great way to pass the time, it can also greatly benefit senior’s mental and cognitive abilities. Longer Life If you love reading, you’ll […]
Dementia and Art Therapy
Worldwide, over 50 million people have dementia. That number is projected to increase by 10 million every year. Those with dementia or other cognitive impairments greatly benefit from various forms of creative therapy. One of the most common, and beneficial, is art therapy. Art therapy offers those with dementia a sense of self-expression, accomplishment, and […]
National Alzheimer’s Awareness Month
November is National Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness Month. If you didn’t know already, Alzheimer’s Disease is something that is close to our hearts at Bonaventure Senior Living. We have a lot of residents with the disease that live in our memory care communities. We’re proud supporters of numerous organizations that fight hard through donations and research […]
4 Ways the Future of Alzheimer’s Looks Promising
Alzheimer’s disease is a chronic neurodegenerative disease that affects brain cell connections and the cells themselves. The condition typically starts slowly and will worsen as time passes. The brain cells and the connections will begin to degenerate and die, leading to the destruction of mental functions and memory. This loss can cause extreme confusion, agitation, […]
When is it Time to Give Up the Keys?
Time to Give Up the Keys? Driving gives a sense of freedom. It allows you to go wherever you want without having to worry about how you’ll get there. Unfortunately, as we age our senses can diminish, making driving rather unsafe. So when is it time to stop driving? Unusual Driving Indicators When you drive […]
3 Board Games That Stimulate and Entertain
Benefits of Board Games for Seniors There’s nothing boring about board games. They’re a classic style of entertainment that’s been around for upwards of 5,000 years. While board games may have evolved with the times, seniors will find that the benefits are still as strong as they ever were. Research A study conducted by the British Medical […]
Why People With Dementia Need Fitness
Reduce the Effects of Dementia Worldwide, roughly 50 million people have dementia. 60-70% of cases are Alzheimer’s disease. Every year another 9.9 million cases are added to this total worldwide. With such staggering numbers, finding a cure or treatment has become paramount for researchers. Each year more and more information is being released about how […]
5 Warning Signs of Dementia
Signs of Dementia Dementia is a grouping of symptoms that can occur in people aged 65 and older, although it does occur quite commonly in those younger than 65. But, for the most part, dementia primarily affects those in their senior years. Recognizing and understanding the signs and symptoms of dementia can allow for better […]
