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Assisted Living in Arvada CO – Excellent Quality Care for Seniors

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We provide high quality assisted living in Arvada Co, Lakewood CO, and Golden CO. Does one of your loved ones suffer from Alzheimer’s or another condition that affects their memory, mood and ability to care for themselves? If so, you might need to find a facility that provides assisted living and memory care. This way, your loved one can receive the needed medical attention they need, while you and others have the opportunity to make…

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Cremation – How to Honor the Memories of Your Loved Ones in a Green Way

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Cremation services are some of the largest ceremonies carried out after death around the world. In many Hindu cultures, entire villages show up for public cremation ceremonies in which the body is placed on heavily structured and decorated alters. A fire is ignited and the structure is totally engulfed in flames. In Bali, Indonesia, companies organize cremation services for western tourists, who flock to these events to experience this ritual. Believe it or not, cremation is chosen…

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Alzheimer’s and Dementia – Knowing the Facts vs. the Myths

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Did you know that 50 to 80 percent of dementia patients suffer from Alzheimer’s disease? Alzheimer’s affects a person’s ability to think clearly and remember how to do daily tasks, and it can change the person’s behavior; such as increased depression, withdrawal from social activities and cases of paranoia. The Alzheimer’s Association is a trusted and reliable source of up to date information; education for caregivers and support for the entire family. Research is continuous,…

Validation Therapy – A Kinder Way to Deal with Dementia

Validation Therapy – A Kinder Way to Deal with Dementia

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For caregivers dealing with dementia and other cognitive impairments, Validation Therapy is a kind and gentle approach. According to Fiona Gibson, whose mother is suffering from Alzheimer’s: “At the time, I had never heard of Validation Therapy, a ground-breaking approach which says instead of trying to bring a loved one back to reality, instead you should try and enter into the sufferer’s world instead. Developed in the US by academic … Read More of This Story…

Dementia and Parkinson's – Webinar from The Michael J. Fox Foundation

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  This is a replay of the one hour webinar from the Michael J. Fox Foundation. It fully explains the difference between dementia and Parkinson’s, and their similarities.   Parkinson’s Disease   Parkinson’s Disease is a chronic degenerative disease of the central nervous system in which the brain struggles to produce dopamine. Because of this, motor functions are impaired. Symptoms include daytime somnolence, insomnia, fatigue and disturbing dreams. There is general muscle weakness, slowness, loss…