As I begin to write this letter I am feeling the consequences of being a ten year dementia caregiver. I often think about the fact that it is never going to get better. My happiness now depends upon whether or not my husband smiles or doesn’t smile. When I first awaken him while sleeping in his chair, if he smiles, I know it is a good day. If he doesn’t smile, and has trouble getting…
January 15, 2021 Getting the COVID-19 vaccine is an essential step to getting back to normal. Even though the world is in the midst of the COVID pandemic, there are still Denver-area families that need help with their family members who have dementia and other memory needs. All five of Applewood Our House Assisted Living Memory Care group homes have been able to stay open and safely care for their residents since the pandemic started.…
We are talking with Jimmie, a family member at Applewood Our House Assisted Living Memory Care about trust and acceptance in memory care. We hope that by sharing and connecting with these stories we can all learn, grow, and find support. Knowledge in memory care about your loved one’s care needs and how they will progress can be a scary thing. Surrounding yourself with those that have been though something similar can be a great…
We are talking with Jill Lorentz, owner and operator of Summit Resilience Training. We will dive into how your reactions as a caregiver can impact those with Dementia and their actions. A little bit about Jill: Jill became interested in learning more about Dementia and dementia related illnesses, (including Alzheimer’s, Lewy Body, and Frontal Temporal) its symptoms and challenging behaviors, when her mom, Delores P. Fleming, formerly of Decatur, Illinois became ill with the disease…
We are talking about palliative care. What is it? Who is it for? What are some of the misconceptions? How does it differ from Hospice Care? Christina L. Vaughan MD, MHS, Christina Vaughan joined the team in August, 2017, and became our Program Director in July, 2019. She is a Board certified neurologist who is trained and previously practiced in Movement Disorders. After several years in practice, her love of neurology grew but she strived…
Memory care home placement during a pandemic requires proper planning. There are many senior care options. Now with a pandemic, weighing the pros and cons of these options is so important. We are talking with the administrator at Applewood Our House, Sherrie Bonham, to discuss the benefits of a smaller home-like environment. To see more about our Facebook Lives Visit our Facebook Page!