Talking with Children About Alzheimer’s Disease
At Woodland Ridge, we know the impact an Alzheimer’s diagnosis can have on family, friends, and loved ones. While an adult may understand what it means for their loved one and their relationship, children often do not.
Alzheimer’s Disease: History, Facts, & Memory Care Services
While Alzheimer’s disease facts are abundant, you may not know where to start. Before we go over the history of Alzheimer’s disease, though, Woodland Ridge would like to note the treatments available for those dealing with Alzheimer’s or dementia. Currently, there is no cure for Alzheimer’s disease or a way to reverse the effects it […]
Focusing Faded Footprints – A Recognition of Memory Impairment
As we age, more severe health problems start to become more common. Unfortunately, the most common tend to regard brain health rather than a physical health problem. Issues like cognitive impairment or memory impairment can be caused by many sources. Some of these causes can be reversed with treatment. However, some, like Alzheimer’s, can only […]
Engaging Activities to Try with Your Parent with Memory Impairment
Finding activities for a parent with a memory impairment can be an overwhelming task. Their skill level may be declining, and finding pastimes mom or dad can succeed in may require considerable thought and effort. However, creating meaningful activities for your parent, not just ones to pass the time, is essential to their health and […]
How to Deal with Difficult Behaviors Associated with Alzheimer’s and Dementia
Caring for a loved one who is living with Alzheimer’s or another form of dementia can be a difficult and challenging emotional journey. Often times these diseases can cause a person to exhibit challenging behavior including verbal and physical outbursts or inappropriate habits. These behaviors can be uncomfortable and embarrassing for you and even harmful […]
A Beginner’s Guide to Memory Care
Memory care communities are designed for seniors living with Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia but do not require the intense skilled care of a nursing home. Traditionally, as someone progressed through the stages of the illness, if they could not live at home, their only option was to move into a nursing home. […]
Learn to Identify the Early Stages of Dementia and Alzheimer’s
November is National Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness, which was started by President Ronald Reagan in 1983. At the time, there were fewer than 2 million Americans living with the disease, now that number has soared to 5.4 million. Words like dementia and Alzheimer’s can be overwhelming and stressful when thinking about how they could affect the […]
How Can Caregivers Cope with Early Stages of Dementia?
We’ve worked with many family caregivers over the years, and we’ve learned how common it is for these caregivers to feel frustrated and alone. Often, family caregivers intuitively know their loved ones have had a change of some sort, but sometimes there is not a clear diagnosis to explain the changes. Those feelings of isolation […]
The Face of Smyrna Memory Care: Keeta Keeton
Her enthusiasm is contagious. She’s always busy helping someone, holding someone’s hand, or giving a listening ear and a compassionate smile to the residents at Woodland Ridge’s memory care neighborhood. Keeta Keeton, Woodland Ridge’s memory care engagement manager, has always had a passion for caregiving. Keeta Keeton is Smyrna Memory Care embodied. Keeton, a […]
Five Activities for Seniors with Alzheimers
Five Fun Activities for Seniors with Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia Many family members that have developed Alzheimer’s Disease have difficulty remembering past events and recalling everyday activities. Yet, quality time with loved ones is important to both parents and children. Here are five interactive activities that are sure to spread smiles while helping your elderly […]
