Posts Tagged ‘aging’
Does One Size Fit All?
Not when it comes to senior living. Here are the answers to the questions most asked of Susan Neville and Amber Lakin, our local senior living experts at Silver Lexington. WHAT IS THE BEST COMMUNITY? We get this question often. The fact is there are a lot of great senior living communities. Our goal is…
Read More’60 Minutes’ The Progression of Alzheimer’s
David Bauder, Ap Media Writer Updated 4:55 am, Friday, April 20, 2018 NEW YORK (AP) — Filmed over 10 years, a “60 Minutes” report this weekend shows in startling detail the progression that Alzheimer’s disease takes on a patient. CBS medical correspondent Dr. Jon LaPook began interviewing Mike and Carol Daly of Staten Island, New…
Read MoreChoosing Gifts for Alzheimer’s and Dementia
Gifts for Alzheimer’s 1 By John Schmid on November 8, 2014 Blog, Gifts Fun and Therapy in a Package What could be better than getting a present on a special day? Christmas, a birthday, Mother’s day or Father’s day, Valentine’s day: These and many more occasions offer an excuse or a reason to give a…
Read MoreThe Importance of the Elderly Staying Hydrated
Now that we’re headed into the summer months, it’s important to remember the importance of hydration. Senior citizens are particularly prone to becoming dehydrated. In many cases, they are less active than they once were, which prevents them from noticing their thirst until dehydration has set in. For others, medical conditions, kidney issues, and/or medications…
Read MoreFalls and Fractures
Falls and Fractures Take The Right Steps Make Your Home Safe Home Improvements Prevent Falls For More Information A simple thing can change your life—like tripping on a rug or slipping on a wet floor. If you fall, you could break a bone, like thousands of older men and women do each year.…
Read MoreSilver Lexington “Gives Back” to Sanders-Brown Center on Aging Foundation
Silver Lexington is a local Senior Living Placement Service. If you know someone that is affected by Alzheimer’s and is currently seeking information on Alzheimer’s Memory Care Communities, have them contact Silver Lexington before they start looking and be a part of the Silver Lexington “Gives Back”. For every memory care…
Read MoreMusic and Alzheimer’s: Can it help?
Music and Alzheimer’s: Can it help? How can music help people who have Alzheimer’s disease? Answers from Jonathan Graff-Radford, M.D. Research suggests that listening to or singing music can provide emotional and behavioral benefits for people with Alzheimer’s disease and other types of dementia. Musical memories are often preserved in Alzheimer’s disease because key brain…
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