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 | Jan 30, 2017 | Rome Retirement Communities
For seniors and their families looking for a great place to retire, consider the many things for seniors to see and do in the Rome, GA area, located 73 miles south of Chattanooga and 70 miles northwest of Atlanta. There are so many reasons for retirees to visit or...
by riverwood | Sep 30, 2016 | Assisted Living
When people come together, it helps to ward off inaccurate and negative stereotypes. Because “Together we are stronger,” says the organization Generations United. Organizational development scholar Dr. Morris Massey said, “We don’t have to agree with the values of...
by riverwood | Aug 19, 2016 | Assisted Living
What is the key to happiness throughout the golden years of retirement? According to research, achieving happiness can be as simple as a relationship. As we age, assisted living plays a vital role in increasing happiness and well-being. In 1938, Harvard University...
