Today, we’re exploring a topic close to our hearts at Applewood Our House: animal rescue and its remarkable impact on seniors in memory care. It’s a story of hope, love, and the special bond between animals and humans. Picture a world where every animal finds a loving home and every senior feels joy and companionship. Animal rescue is more than just saving animals; it’s also about bringing happiness to our seniors in memory care facilities.…
Before discussing the hardest situations that memory care caregivers face, let’s be clear. The caregivers at Applewood Our House (and caregivers around the nation) are the unsung heroes of memory care for seniors with dementia. Have you ever wondered what a caregiver goes through every day? Being a memory care caregiver is an essential job. We help seniors who have dementia. This means we do more than just care for their health; we also become their friends…
In the heart of Applewood Our House, where memory care homes provide comfort and care, a special group of furry friends bring joy to residents living with memory challenges. Previous Next Dory Meet Dory, one of the home’s gentle labrador retrievers, and her pals Dolly, Etta, Sadie, and Cocoa Bean at our other homes. Trained to be companions, they formed the “Canine Companions Club.” Each day, their presence brings warmth and unconditional love to the…
In this edition of our Dementia News, we dive into two significant topics that offer hope and practical advice for families navigating the challenges of dementia. First, we explore the emotional impact of a touching video, “A Holiday to Remember,” which beautifully illustrates the power of family love and togetherness in the face of dementia. Then, we shift our focus to a study revealing the potential of hearing aids in reducing the risk of dementia,…
A virtual Thanksgiving for seniors with dementia benefits seniors, family members, and friends. Many families will not be able to gather together this holiday season. This can be especially hard for those with loved ones in memory care. Seeing familiar faces is very important to help trigger positive memories and conversations for seniors with dementia. Even though you can’t be there in person, you can still make new holiday memories through virtual celebrations. With some…
Dementia in the workplace is more common in the United States now because seniors are living and working longer. Dementia is a neurodegenerative disorder characterized by a decline in cognitive function, such as memory loss and language disorders. It is crucial to address the challenges and opportunities associated with dementia in the workplace, as the aging population and rising prevalence of dementia pose significant implications for employers and employees alike. Can Someone with Dementia Work? Employers have legal obligations to provide reasonable accommodations for some employees…