by Riverwood Senior Living Riverwood | Oct 6, 2020 | Alzheimer's & Memory Care
November is National Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness Month November is National Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness Month. We want to take this opportunity to talk about how this disease affects some of our residents and their families, and how we work to combat its...
by Riverwood Senior Living Riverwood | Jul 30, 2020 | Alzheimer's & Memory Care
Alzheimer’s is a disease scientists and doctors still don’t fully understand. Clear risk factors include age and family history, but evidence shows that staying physically, mentally, and socially active may reduce the risk of developing the disease. Even so,...
by Riverwood Senior Living Riverwood | Nov 29, 2018 | Alzheimer's & Memory Care
Exciting New Tech Opens Possibilities for Rome Memory Care Residents We are excited to share a unique digital tool that opens worlds of new experiences and learning for our residents at Riverwood Senior Living. The iN2L (“It’s Never Too Late”) system combines the...
by Riverwood Senior Living Riverwood | Aug 2, 2018 | Alzheimer's & Memory Care
When do Rome GA Seniors need Assisted Living? How do you know whether a moment of confusion is the onset of Alzheimer’s or merely a condition with similar symptoms? We all have occasional moments of confusion. When it happens repeatedly, it’s a good idea to look...
by Riverwood Senior Living Riverwood | Jul 19, 2017 | Alzheimer's & Memory Care
Remember how much fun you had playing pretend as a kid? It was so freeing to slip into different roles, imagine yourself into fantastic worlds, and make up stories based on your favorite books, drawings, or even songs. Those same activities that come to us so easily...
by Riverwood Senior Living Riverwood | May 31, 2017 | Alzheimer's & Memory Care
It might seem counterintuitive to emphasize the past to those with memory disorders, but Alzheimer’s and dementia patients often do best when surrounded with mementos and reminders of things that are familiar. Family photos, heirlooms, and comfort objects like a...