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.
Sometimes daily tasks become too much for seniors and family members to manage on their own, especially if a senior is experiencing memory loss. Seniors may forget to do important daily tasks such as taking medication, maintaining good hygiene, or eating regularly. This can be stressful for family members or other caregivers who want to…
The hardest thing most families will ever experience is the deterioration of a loved one due to Alzheimer’s. However, it’s important to spot early signs of this disease in order to help them get the Alzheimer’s care they need. Watch for these common signs. Non-Typical Memory Loss As we age, our memory often misfires in a…
If you are a senior who has lived in the same neighborhood for many years, it can be difficult to accept that you can no longer manage on your own due to physical limitations or memory issues. With careful planning, making the transition to an assisted living community can be a positive experience. Here are some…
One of the most difficult symptoms to manage in patients suffering from Dementia is agitation. Because they sometimes grow disoriented, Dementia patients can become prone to feelings of anxiety and aggression. Research has shown that natural, alternative therapies exist that can bring feelings of calm to those suffering from Dementia. A Peaceful Environment Adding a few key…
Mayberry Gardens’ Director Adrian Hewitt was invited to speak to and train a group of 40+ managers in the assisted living industry seeking to receive the designation as Certified Assisted Living Manager. The managers came from communities all over North Texas such as Lewisville, Carrollton, Longview, Richardson and many other DFW areas. Adrian was one…
Margurette T was a resident that lived at Mayberry Gardens for a short few months. In the time she lived at Mayberry Gardens, she became loved by the staff and the other residents. She radiated love and kindness and had a calming effect on others. She was gentle and bore her sicknesses and infirmities with…