You enjoy your book club, visits with grandkids and lunch with friends, but did you also know these are good for your health? Research shows that social interaction is good for everyone, but it is especially beneficial for older adults. “Social capital” is the name researchers have given to the ties that help us build …
Category: Alzheimer’s and Dementia
Arbor Place is an assisted-living facility for those with mild to moderate cognitive losses from Alzheimer’s disease, providing a safe and secure living environment. Most people with Alzheimer’s disease have “late-onset” Alzheimer’s, which usually develops after age 60. Because of this, Meth-Wick caregivers in Arbor Place practice the standard of care that recent research …
When turning to the internet for information on senior living options, hundreds of websites and links appear shortly after typing in your desired search. How do you choose the right link? Is all the information out there correct? This is the age of technology, and turning to the internet for facts, resources, and information, is …
The summer weather brings a number of travel plans, as well as raises questions when it comes to finding the right care for your loved one while you are away. Find out how Meth-Wick Community can help de-stress your traveling plans this summer with the use of our on-campus Respite Care and Home and Health …
The video above was part of a KCRG-TV9 "Show You Care" segment on Music & Memory The Music & Memory program has been creating quite a buzz lately. On March 5, ABC World News with Dianne Sawyer featured an "America Strong" story on a program called Music & Memory. This program was developed by a …
We at Meth-Wick know there are many family members and friends who provide care for loved ones with Alzheimer’s and other dementias. This information, originally published by LeadingAge is a great resource in managing caregiver stress. According to the Alzheimer’s Association, in 2012, 15.4 million family members and friends provide 17.5 billion hours of unpaid …