Is dementia inevitable as we grow old? Many people think it is. In truth, dementia is not a regular part of the human aging process. While principally impacting older adults, dementia results from conditions or injuries affecting the brain that could occur at any age.
Topics: Memory Care, Aging, Dementia
Experts use the term dementia to describe a deterioration in mental skills required to perform daily activities. Symptoms of dementia include memory loss, behavioral changes, and disorientation. Alzheimer’s disease is by far the most common form of dementia, with more than 5 million Americans living with the condition.
There is no cure for dementia, nor absolute treatments to slow its progress. However, there are ways to manage its various symptoms.
Topics: Memory Care, Aging, Senior Wellness, Dementia
In September 2017, Sunset Village began offering an innovative art program for memory care residents. Now through its first full year, the Opening Minds Through Art (OMA) program is adding a creative element to Sunset’s resident care.
Topics: Memory Care, People, Why Sunset?, Neurological Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Sunset Village
Sunset Village is excited to present Aging Parents, Aging Brains, featuring author and national speaker Barbara Brock. Barbara uses heartfelt stores and humorous—but true—facts to explain how our brains age. The interactive program includes group participation in a stimulating brain exercise.
Tuesday, April 10, 2018
4:30-6:00 p.m.
Sunset Village
9640 Sylvania-Metamora Road
Sylvania, OH 43560
Topics: Events, Memory Care, Aging, Sunset Village
November is National Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness month, a time for acknowledging all those affected by Alzheimer's and other forms of dementia.
Topics: Articles, Continuing Care Communities, Memory Care, Nursing Homes, Residential Care, Senior Living
For many older adults, transitioning from home to assisted or supported living involves making tough decisions. More often than not, affordability is the most important consideration. When it comes to comparing costs between options—moving to a skilled nursing facility versus an independent living community, for example—understanding the various charges involved is critical to making informed decisions.
Topics: Active Living, Articles, Continuing Care Communities, Independent Living, Memory Care, Nursing Homes, Residential Care, Senior Housing, Senior Living
Do you understand the difference between Active Living and Assisted Living? Do you know how a Continuing Care Community differs from a Nursing Home? Unless you’ve been around the senior housing industry for a while, you’re likely to be confused about all the various care alternatives available. Just learning the different names from one living option to the next can seem overwhelming. So, if you’re setting out to research living options for a loved one, learning the terminology is always a good place to begin.
Topics: Active Living, Articles, Continuing Care Communities, Hospice, Independent Living, Inpatient Rehabilitation, Memory Care, Nursing Homes, Residential Care, Respite Care, Senior Care Terms, Senior Housing, Senior Living