by Riverwood Senior Living Riverwood | Dec 4, 2019 | Assisted Living
Fun Fall & Winter Crafts to Add Sparkle to Your Holidays The fall and winter months are ripe with holidays and festivities. That’s why this is such a great time of year to get creative, and spend some time crafting– whether it’s for the sake of passing the...
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...
by Riverwood Senior Living Riverwood | Mar 31, 2017 | 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 Riverwood Senior Living Riverwood | Feb 28, 2017 | 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...
