by Sam Miedema | Aug 18, 2021 | Health & Wellness, Memory Care
Dementia symptoms can be unique. Even in one person, symptoms can vary from day to day and from moment to moment. This can make it difficult to diagnose dementia and to know when to seek additional support. We put together a list of signs that may help caregivers and...
by Sam Miedema | May 12, 2021 | Health & Wellness, Memory Care
SAIDO Learning is a licensed program available at Waterford Place Memory Care. Instead of relying on pharmacological treatments, senior citizens engage in simple arithmetic, reading, and writing exercises. SAIDO has been shown to slow the progression of symptoms of...
by Sam Miedema | Sep 24, 2020 | Memory Care
More than 5 million Americans live with age-related dementias. Over 70% of dementia cases are due to Alzheimer’s. By 2050, the Alzheimer’s Association estimates 14 million Americans will be diagnosed with this disease. It is currently the sixth-leading cause of death...
by Chris Matzke | Mar 23, 2020 | Life At Sunset, Memory Care, Senior Living
It can be hard to imagine our loved ones growing older. But for many of us, a time comes when we realize our older relatives need extra help. Whether this realization happens suddenly or gradually, transitioning into the role of a caregiver can be a stressful and...
by Chris Matzke | Feb 11, 2020 | Memory Care, Senior Living
Whether you’re exploring options for yourself or a loved one, taking a tour of a senior living community is the best way to learn if it is the right option. Ideally, a tour will allow you to ask questions and give you a feel for the atmosphere and the amenities. But,...
by Sheila Carney | Dec 13, 2019 | Caregivers & Families, Finance & Planning, Health & Wellness, Life At Sunset, Memory Care, Our Times Newsletter, Senior Living, Skilled Nurses
The holiday season is a time for silver bells to ring and Silver Bucket wishes to come true. Before his time with Sunset, Rose Garden resident, Art Ostrander worked for 30 years at Kent Hills Elementary school in Grand Rapids. As the custodian, Art worked every day...
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