Does Brain Training Work?
For years, the accepted science has been that "brain games" and other brain training activities can help to stave off dementia. But do they?
Press Release: A Banyan Residence is COVID-19 FREE!
We’re proud to say that all residents and staff tested NEGATIVE! While this was the expected result since nobody is symptomatic, it’s a relief knowing that, with 100% certainty, our whole facility is COVID-19 free.
7 Medication Management Tips for Seniors
Although assisted living facilities will often take responsibility for this aspect of care, seniors living at home and on multiple prescriptions should learn these basic medication management tips. If you are a family member withan aging loved one who is on medication, this is important information to make sure that their medications are being administered [...]
10 Questions to Ask when Choosing Memory Care
When choosing memory care, you'll find most centers are capable and compassionate - but they each offer different amenities, capabilities and features. One is right for your loved one
Packing Checklist – Moving to Assisted Living
This assisted living packing checklist is designed to help you create a comfortable space which feels like home, without being overcrowded and cluttered.
8 Alzheimer’s Disease Indicators
Given the prevalence of dementia, it is important to understand and recognize the Alzheimer's disease indicators present early on.
Press Release: COVID-19 Update
In the last six weeks since my last update, things on property have been calm and positive. I’d like to take this opportunity to share some of the good that we’ve been seeing. The big thing is that all staff and all residents have remained healthy with no cases of COVID-19 since our lone staff [...]
How to Handle Repetitive Questions
People living with dementia have lost their ability to store short term memories. Asking repetitive questions is one way they try to cope.
Conversation Topics for Memory Care Patients
For memory care patients, frustration is common. Loved ones may struggle with how to communicate without causing more difficulty and anxiety.
Life Stories: Documenting Your Loved One’s Life
Our living parents, grandparents and great-grandparents have incredible life stories which are often unknown to the generations before them.