Seven Tips for Reducing Sundowners Syndrome What is sundowners syndrome? Sundowners syndrome is a symptom of Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia. It’s also known as “late-day confusion.” If someone you care

We all know people who say I like to be alone but is that really true?  Here is an article I came across that I found very interesting. States With Highest Proportion

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Take Care of your Gums…Help your Heart? In 2016 we started an oral hygiene program at our Reflections at Fellowship Square-Mesa (our Memory Care Unit). This oral hygiene program helps each resident

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Healthy Living Life expectancy in the United States is at an all-time high. You have probably heard the terms “healthy aging,” or “improved quality-of-life;” our favorite is “Longevity Dividend.”  Advertisers use these

  Fight Dementia with your Fork The MIND diet can drastically lower your risk for Alzheimer’s disease, among other conditions. Here’s what the lead researcher suggests regarding MIND and foods thought to

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