Pet Therapy News Story
Our monthly outings to the Pet Therapy Ranch in Lakewood. http://www.9news.com/story/life/pets/2014/05/03/farm-animals-counsel-cancer-patients/8660031/
Pet Therapy Ranch – What a great day for our Alzheimer’s Residents
What a fabulous day for an outing to the Pet Therapy Ranch in Lakewood with our Alzheimer’s Residents. We had a wonderful day with Kim and Laurel who are incredible teachers and therapists. Take a look at our day via the video link, it will make your day. {pet therapy ranch|Alzheimer’s residents|Applewood Our House} This will be a wonderful activity for all three homes once a month. We hope you will join us on a…
7 Medical Conditions that Mimic Depression and Can Fool Caregivers
Some people are extremely surprised that there are so many medical conditions that mimic depression. Recognizing that your senior loved one is suffering from one of these diseases should be the primary step in treating the illness. How This Affects Senior Citizens Depression is a common illness that some senior citizens will experience at some point in time or another. However, there are some seniors who deal with repeated episodes of depression. Major depression in…
Medication Mistakes That Can Kill – Why Medicine and the Elderly Often Doesn't Mix
Did you know that there are some medication mistakes that can kill the elderly? Sadly, this happens more that you might think. Whether it is taking too much, too little, mixing or taking the wrong medications, senior citizens are often at risk. It is calculated that close to 100,000 Americans die each year from medical errors originating in hospitals. However, this number does not take into account the people who receive medications in other…
Alzheimer’s Disease and One Family’s Story
My John and our years in Alzheimer’s disease. Some have thought John was my dad. The daughters have been asked if he is their grampa. Once John said to me, “Get out of my way old lady.” I told him he shouldn’t go there…He does look older after six years of the disease, white hair, thin, head down, but then he sees someone, his eyes open wide, a slight smile, then it’s gone. I always…
Applewood Our House Lakewood Video – Dementia Care Secure Home
Our Applewood Our House Lakewood, great home for Dementia Care and Secure for the residents safety, take a look…