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Remember My Song: The Power of Music

Remember My Song: The Power of Music

  By Ashley Gravatte, ADRC Program Specialist   The connection between music and memory has been studied for many years. Research has found that not only is music embedded deeply in our brains and helps to retrieve memory, it also helps to form pathways to new ones. Think back to your early school years and […]

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Talking Turkey: Celebrating Thanksgiving with Dementia

Talking Turkey: Celebrating Thanksgiving with Dementia

By Joshua J. Freitas & Team at CERTUS Premier Memory Care Living Breaking bread with loved ones is a special time to make memories together and sitting down for Thanksgiving can be one of the most memorable meals of the year. If you have a loved one who is living with dementia, you may be […]

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14 Signs Your Aging Parent May Need Help

14 Signs Your Aging Parent May Need Help

From spoiled food to trash everywhere to living in the same clothes for weeks, certain signs may suggest an aging parent or senior loved one may need help now. “Dad, I know you say you don’t need help, but I think it’s time we have a conversation,” our Marketing Director, Savanna says to her dad. […]

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Color Theory and Dementia

Color Theory and Dementia

For people living with Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias (ADRD), the world around them significantly impacts how they engage, react, and enjoy life. Caregivers often seek supportive tips and tricks for behavior management, but what if I told you that you can modify and even prevent behaviors associated with dementia by using color? Let me […]

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Caregiver Burnout & How to Prevent It

Caregiver Burnout & How to Prevent It

Love, obligation or maybe out of doing what’s right, you may be one of more than 40 million adults taking care of an elderly, chronically ill, or a disabled loved one, according to the Family Caregiver Alliance. In fact, 70 percent of family caretakers take care of one person over 65, while 15.7 million adult […]

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