Reading books is a leisurely hobby that is shared by many of the residents at Evergreen Cottages. Some read for fun and others as a continued quest for knowledge. Unfortunately, being stricken with dementia...
At least 10 different types of dementia are known If anyone you know is diagnosed with dementia, you will notice that the condition causes memory, behavior and thinking problems that affect their ability to...
ortunately for Veterans, there are programs to help soften the impact of paying for care. One of the most accessible programs for Veterans of foreign wars is often overlooked. With a little research, Veterans...
The Recent Corona Virus pandemic has Caused a shortage of Hand Sanitizer in Stores all across the U.S. as people rush to buy up supplies. The CDC recommends Washing your hands regularly particularly before eating...
Naturally, during this “Stay Home” – “Stay Safe” order, families are concerned that they cannot visit their loved ones in our care. We are fully aware of this and are all working towards the...
Think of an Assisted Living Home and your mind immediately pictures a room full of seniors. relaxing on their recliners staring into space or worse still, staring at a T.V. This is where a real...
What is Caregiver Burnout? Caregiver Burnout is a term used to describe the state of physical, emotional and mental exhaustion experienced by one person taking care of another person who needs assistance with daily living...
There are at least 10 different types of dementia and no two dementia’s are the same. Our primary focus over the next few months will be discussions about the different types of Dementia, the...
When your loved one gets a little forgetful, you may think he is just getting older and less mentally sharp. But as time goes by, your loved one may show a variety of other...
Emotions run high and it is natural to feel that we’re breaking our promise to our parents when we consider transitioning them to a Care Home. The feeling that we are betraying them when...
