The Benefits of Early Stage Memory Care at Applewood Our House

The Benefits of Early Stage Memory Care at Applewood Our House

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Let’s learn about the benefits of early stage memory care for seniors with Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia, and how Applewood Our House supports families in Lakewood, Arvada and Golden, Colorado. In the early stages of dementia, your loved one may still dress, eat, and move around fairly well, yet need extra reminders and resident support. Early stage Alzheimer’s care in a memory care community offers that help in a steady, calm way. When…

One Last Look by the Window

How Memory Care Homes Are Built for Safety and Comfort

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Near a window, her favorite cardigan waited on the chair. The sleeves were lit up with sun when our resident asked, gentle as ever, “Where’s the garden again?” The door was just steps away, outside there was a magical garden. She smiled, patted my hand, and said, “I’d like to go there.” In that tiny moment, there was confidence, not worry. That’s what good memory care design is trying to give your loved one in…

Pet Therapy for Seniors in Dementia Care

Choosing a Memory Care Home – 10 Questions to Ask on Your Tour

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Here you are, lost in the hallways, holding a visitor badge like it’s a backstage pass you never wanted. And your brain won’t stop looping: “What do you even say, what do you even ask, when this could be the new address for someone you love?” This isn’t some home makeover show where you get to fuss over backsplash tiles and farmhouse sinks. This is real. This is “who’s holding their hand when they forget…

Care Wrapped in Kindness at Applewood Our House

The Strength of Kindness and Care in Dementia

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Kindness and care in dementia go a long way. Dementia has a way of testing everyone in its orbit. The person living with it, the family watching it unfold, and the caregivers who show up every day to provide care that goes far beyond routine tasks. It takes an extraordinary kind of strength to meet agitation with patience, to soothe confusion with steady reassurance, and to replace frustration with understanding. Kindness in Dementia Care is…

Neologisms in Dementia Care

Neologisms in Dementia – Understanding Language Changes and Challenges

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What are neologisms in dementia? Neologisms are words people make up. These words may not be known or understood by others. In dementia, new words are essential. They show the challenges people with dementia have with thinking and speaking. This article looks at: What are neologisms in dementia What they mean for diagnosis and communication How to manage and support people who use them Understanding Neologisms What is a New Word?  A new word is…

10 Ways That Dogs Help Seniors with Dementia

10 Ways That Dogs Help Seniors with Dementia

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There are many ways that dogs help seniors with dementia at Applewood Our House. From providing companionship to encouraging physical activity, dogs offer numerous benefits that enhance the well-being of those living with dementia. 10 Ways That Dogs Help Seniors with Dementia Here are ten ways to leverage dogs’ senses and behaviors to enhance the lives of seniors: 1. Companionship – Dogs provide loyal companionship, which can help alleviate loneliness for seniors, especially those who…