Dwayne Clark, CEO and founder of Aegis Living, was confronted with the reality of Alzheimer’s disease. While the disease has been an integral part of his senior housing livelihood for years, watching his mother battle the disease offered him an entirely new perspective; a first-hand v...
In honor of National Pet Month, A Place for Mom is bringing up one of our favorite topics: The Benefits of Pets in Senior Living Communities. We launched our pet-friendly campaign last year and received an overwhelming response from advocates who support seniors and their furry compan...
Our interview with a Care Manager from the Alzheimer’s Association of Greater Michigan showcases some of the most important issues in raising Alzheimer’s awareness. For all the progress we’ve made in the diagnosis and understanding of Alzheimer’s disease, we...
New research from the University of Louisiana’s College of Pharmacy found that extra virgin olive oil may contribute to Alzheimer’s disease prevention. A protective agent, called “oleocanthal,” is believed to have effects that protect nerve cells from the kind ...
Alzheimer’s disease is an uncomfortable topic that has been kept pretty quiet in mainstream culture. But with the aging baby boomer population reaching 65+ in record numbers, new information, conversations and research is being done to help find a cure for this debilitating dise...
It’s important that families have candid, open discussions with older loved ones about plans and goals surrounding long-term care, end-of-life and other age related issues. But getting these conversations started, and making them productive, can be really challenging. Our older ...
A recent MetLife survey shows that nursing home, assisted living, adult day services and home care costs are up. What can we expect in the future? Will costs keep going up as baby boomers continue to age and make senior citizens one of the largest American demographics? What resources...
Many caregivers who deal with sundowning—or nightly confusion, fear and hallucinations in dementia sufferers—agree it’s the most difficult part of their caregivng role. Lack of sleep is not good for anyone. And when loved ones who suffer from dementia won’t sleep at night,...
In support of World Alzheimer’s Month, A Place for Mom joined the fight to defeat Alzheimer’s by fundraising nearly $12,000 and participating in Seattle’s September 23rd Walk to End Alzheimer’s. The event was a success and not only helped raise awareness for the debi...
Dementia is a disease that’s still a mystery in many ways. But research shows that taking certain vitamins supplements may help preserve cognitive functioning to possibly slow down the disease. Dementia and Alzheimer’s research is in full-force with aging baby boomers reac...
