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…
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!
Applewood Our House and Serenity Engage have partnered! Serenity Engage is a HIPAA-compliant communication platform for senior care. We bring senior living staff, elder care providers and family together on a single platform. When care teams and family work together, our seniors have less isolation and depression, and increased quality of life. After all, isn’t that the goal? Let’s enjoy our loved ones and appreciate the care teams who help. This App is available for…
Applewood Our House is introducing Caring Counts Live! Memory Care, Dementia Care, both professional and family is so important. It is filled with successes, struggles, and everything in between. For that reason we have started our Caring Counts Live Series! In these episodes we are talking live with those in memory care. Both professionally and personally. Our goal is to really get into the experience of what it’s like caring for someone with Alzheimer’s or…