The Risk of Cold Temperatures on Alzheimer's Patients

The Risk of Cold Temperatures on Alzheimer’s Patients

Alzheimer'sLeave a comment

Coloradans are accustomed to winter conditions, but most are unaware of the risk of cold temperatures on Alzheimer’s patients. Each year, seniors with the disease are affected by cold temperatures. Some develop cold related illnesses; some get frostbite, and in extreme conditions, some seniors die. By understanding more about Alzheimer’s disease and dementia, people can better help their elderly loved ones to prevent common accidents. Alzheimer’s disease generally attacks the elderly. Yet, it has also…

100th Birthday

The Centenarian Milestone – What a 100th Birthday Really Means

AgingLeave a comment

Several years ago, were lucky enough to celebrate a wonderful 100th birthday with Helen and her daughter Shirley at Applewood Our House in Golden, CO.   It was an amazing celebration of a life well lived and caused us to do some reflection on what it REALLY means to turn 100! You might not know this, but centenarians are the fastest growing population group in the world. There are approximately 722,000 centenarians living in the…

Stages of Alzheimer's Disease

Changes That Occur in People with Alzheimer’s and Dementia

Alzheimer'sLeave a comment

There are some changes that occur in people with Alzheimer’s and Dementia that seniors need to be aware of. Both of these conditions are progressive and; therefore, the changes in one’s normal behavior are quite evident in the progression of the condition. It is important to know what each of these changes signifies and how to cope with them when your loved one is affected.Alzheimer’s is a type of terminal condition that affects the neurological…

Alzheimer's Home in Golden, CO

Alzheimer’s Homes in Golden, Colorado – Your Loved One Deserves the Best Care Facility

Alzheimer'sLeave a comment

Alzheimer’s homes in Golden, Colorado might be a good alternative option when you have a family member who has Alzheimer’s disease. A good home living facility can address your loved one’s physical, emotional, mental, and social necessities in a controlled environment that continues to allow them some independence and the opportunity to create new memories! Alzheimer’s disease is present in over half of all dementia cases that involve aging. It is important for a good…

Applewood Our House – Living Today – Where New Memories Begin

NewsLeave a comment

  Applewood Our House, a residential memory care home specializing in Alzheimer’s and dementia,  remains totally focused on the task of providing top-notch, quality service to all of our residents. The same high standard treatment is given to seniors who are in the early stages of their illness, and to those with more advanced symptoms. Our job is to provide long-term professional treatment, and always focus on allowing seniors to enjoy the moment. Each day…

100 Years of Celebration with Helen and Shirley

News1 Comment

It is Helen’s 100th Birthday today, amazing all the thing Helen has seen in her wonderful life.   “It was such a wonderful evening for everyone.  I will cherish these memories forever.  I can’t believe my mother is 100 years old – she is very strong.  I want to thank you and everyone else from Appliewood who helped in this spectacular  celebration.  It meant the world to me and my mother.  The pictures are so…