by 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 | 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...
by riverwood | Jun 13, 2013 | Assisted Living
We all accumulate clutter in our lives. The longer we live in one place it is easier for the little things to pile up, like old clothes that have never fit or looked right, old makeup, receipts and bills saved well past when we might need them, magazines, and more....
by riverwood | Mar 28, 2013 | Rome Retirement Communities
When caregiving starts to feel overwhelming or you start to feel under qualified, it can be easy to get frustrated. Caregiving doesn’t need to confuse, however. We have some helpful advice to help you get on top of your tasks and feel confident and in control. Pretty...
