by Regency Riverwood | 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 Regency Riverwood | 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 Regency Riverwood | 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 Regency Riverwood | Assisted Living
Did you know there are related medical benefits for seniors who are religious? Evidence supports the claim that individuals who regularly attended church were the least likely to show signs of depression. Of those who showed symptoms of depression, their anxiety...
by Regency Riverwood | Assisted Living, Rome Retirement Communities
If you are considering senior care for an aging loved one, you might ask, “Where do I start?” If you are uncertain of what comes next, you must first identify which of the five levels of care is best-suited for the senior. This can be with the help of a physician or a...
