We are excited that Pam Kovacs, the founder of The Friends Place Day Services, will be the guest speaker at our next family support group meeting. She will be speaking on dementia and Alzheimer’s. Look forward to seeing you there. Thanks.
You want to take care of your aging parent, relative, or loved one, but the effects of dementia can be too much for you to handle on your own. You have a life to lead and you just can’t be with your loved one at all times. If you are a caregiver for a family…
Intriguing film on early onset Alzheimer’s coming to local theaters. It is being shown at the Angelika Film Center Plano and the Magnolia Cinema in Dallas. Tickets can be purchased on Fandango. Our administrative team will be at the Angelika Film Center tomorrow at 2 watching it. Here is the trailer:
If you have a loved one with Dementia, you may worry that you will end up with the same diagnosis in the future. This is a scary thought for many. It is common to assume that Dementia can not be avoided. However, in some cases, lifestyle choices can reduce the risk of developing Dementia. Let’s…
Mayberry Gardens is hosting a canned food drive to benefit the ACTS Methodist Church Pantry. This pantry provides meals and food for local residents in need. The pantry will accept all canned food items and boxed items such as pasta and rice. Boxes are placed in the front of each home to collect donations. The…
Caring for loved ones with dementia and Alzheimer’s can be demanding, stressful, and emotionally draining. We saw this video recently and wanted to share it with our family members and staff. Teepa Snow is a reknown trainer on dementia and Alzheimer’s care and this powerful video shares some excellent ideas and ways to deal with…
According to the World Health Organization, there are 9.9 million new cases of dementia every year, so when is it time to start thinking about memory care for your loved one? Here are three signs to consider when asking your loved one’s health care provider if dementia is affecting your loved one enough to make the move to a memory care residence….