Caregiving for someone who has dementia can be challenging and exhausting. Being responsible for yourself and someone else can lead to many difficult situations that you may have never encountered before. While this may present its fair share of ups and downs, it is not impossible. There are several steps you can take to make […]
Have you ever noticed how many stories older people are able to tell? Honestly, some of the events in their lives that they are able to remember are fascinating. Some scientists believe that as people age, their brain is so full of memories, that they become unable to remember new ideas. This results in them […]
It is common knowledge that dementia affects an individual’s cognitive abilities. As a result of this, social settings can become difficult to navigate. Social connectinectedness is strongly linked to aging and dementia. Some early signs of a decline in cognitive ability are loneliness and isolation. Social engagement can benefit the symptoms of dementia. Explicitly, social […]
The number of people living with dementia worldwide is currently estimated at 50 million is expected to triple in the next 50 years. With this kind of increase, it is important to be able to recognize if you or someone you love is being affected by dementia. While aging comes with many changes to a […]
In this day and age, most of us do not go 5 minutes without encountering or using technology. At times, this can be seen as a curse and other times, it is a blessing. Technology keeps us connected to the people in our world who are not geographically close to us but it also can […]
January is the month where most people try and form new and better habits for the new year. Orchard at Brookhaven is committed to finding ways to help both our residents and staff create good living habits for the new year. In this article we’ll discuss some steps for building better habits in the new […]
Many people prefer to stay in their homes as they age but, in order to do so safely, proper measures need to put into place. In this article we’ll discuss some ways to improve home safety as we age. Balance Changes As We Age As we age, we have different abilities and needs than when […]
Holidays can be times filled with joy for many reasons, one being that we have the opportunity to participate in traditions. These traditions can be unique to our family, social organizations or groups, and community of faith. Traditions are kept for a reason. One of the best reasons to keep a tradition is because it fosters a […]
Caregivers can be spouses, partners, adult children, parents, other relatives friends, neighbors or paid professionals. If you are a family member who has found yourself in the role of caregiver, you may also be raising children, or be a volunteer, a spouse, have other family commitments. Adding caregiving to that list can easily lead to […]
Orchard at Brookhaven is a senior living in Atlanta that’s committed to providing resources and information to our community. One of the topics we hear a lot about is elder abuse, as older adults can be seen as targets for other people to take advantage. We wanted to write this article to discuss the topic […]