Tag: Alzheimer’s
More About Koelsch Senior Living Communities
Cheryl Guenther and Terri Wilson at Koelsch Senior Living Communities talk more about their organization.
Koelsch Senior Living Communities and the 2020 Discovery Conference
Cheryl Guenther and Terri Wilson talk about Koelsch Senior Living Communities, the presenting sponsor for Discovery 2020 in the Linwood Convention Center on April...
Alzheimer’s and Dementia Care, with Kelley Smith
Kelley Smith at CarePartners Living discusses Alzheimer's and Dementia care in Washington state. They provide support groups for family caregivers, a safe place where they can talk about caregiving. We also do family nights and respites, even for early onset seniors. If we do an assessment and they're not a good fit for us, we'll refer them to the right service.
Holiday Visits: Seniors With Dementia, with Daphne Davis
Culture, Connections and Celebrations: how to communicate and establish rapport. Some of our senior loved ones may have some communications challenges or issues due...
Seniors Who Choose to be Alone: By Choice or By Fear?
In the past 8 years of doing 12 Days of Goodness, the statistics on seniors who are alone seem to get worse, and yet,...
Considerations for Seniors with Dementia Over the Holidays, with Kelley Smith
If your senior loved one is dealing with Alzheimer's or Dementia, we still encourage a visit over the holidays. If Mom is overly sensitive to lights, turn off the blinking of the Christmas tree lights, because that can be overwhelming. Play music more quietly. Kelley Smith at CarePartners Living encourages families to contact a home care service and have someone come over to help with eating and toileting, to help with the things your loved one wouldn't want you to do anyway.
The Impact of Young Onset Alzheimer’s
Kevan Atteberry discusses his fundraising work for the Pacific Northwest Walk to End Alzheimer's. His efforts honor his wife Teri, once an active soccer...
Advantages of Cottages at CarePartners Living, with Kelley Smith
CarePartners Living has a variety of cottage communities catering to those with Alzheimer's and Dementia. Kelley Smith discusses how these cottages create an unconfined, non-medical atmosphere where senior loved ones facing these conditions can get the care they need while still being treated like adults with respect and dignity.
Support for Families Facing Alzheimer’s, with Kelley Smith
Kelley Smith at CarePartners Living discusses Alzheimer's Care during September's Walk to End Alzheimer's, of which CarePartners Living is a major sponsor. The Walk increases awareness for opportunities offered by the Alzheimer's Association, including its support network. Talking about it improves awareness, leading to more research and support.
Education and Awareness for Alzheimer’s and Dementia
Faith Marshall, author of “I Miss You, Mom: A Daughter’s Journey Into Dementia Land,” works to build communities and awareness.
