April 7, 2021
Taking Away the Car Keys
Taking away the car keys is no simple task. It is much more than operating a machine, there are many emotions tied to driving a vehicle. Think back to when you got your driver’s license, and the feelings of independence and freedom that came with it. Getting your driver’s license … View article»
March 23, 2021
Eating for Brain Health
Just as certain foods can be good for heart health, lowering cholesterol, or managing diabetes, certain foods have shown to be beneficial for brain health. You’ll see that many of the foods that are good for your brain are also good for your heart. While this information does not replace … View article»
March 16, 2021
Important Documents
Along the same track as our blog post earlier this month about financial decision making, when caring for a loved one with dementia it is vital to keep track of their important documents. Creating a safe location to keep these documents or lists readily available will be beneficial down the … View article»
March 10, 2021
The Lemon Bar Queen
The city of Plymouth is home not only to Parks’ Place but also to Jodi Melsness, registered nurse who works with people with dementia and live in memory care. On top of that, her own mother was diagnosed with dementia and Jodi became her caregiver. Jodi started a blog to … View article»
March 1, 2021
Financial Decision Making
Disclaimer: The following information is neither legal advice nor making specific recommendations for your loved one’s financial situation. It is purely informative. Please consult an elder law attorney to aid you in managing your loved one’s finances. Planning Ahead Navigating the path of financial and legal decision making is hard. … View article»
January 26, 2021
Practicing Self-Care
Being a caregiver for a person with dementia is a more than a full time job, its 7 days a week, 365 days a year, and often 24 hours a day. Your duties as a caregiver are constant throughout the day from daily hygiene, meal and medication preparation, transportation, and … View article»
January 22, 2021
Renewed Hope
Monday, the 18th, there was an electric feeling in the air at Parks’ Place – we hosted a vaccine clinic for our residents, staff, and essential caregivers to receive the first dose of the Pfizer vaccine! We turned our clinic into a party to celebrate this first step in protecting … View article»
November 16, 2020
Assisted Living vs. Memory Care: Understanding Person-Environment Fit Model and Transitions Theory
As it becomes apparent that your loved one needs extra support in his or her daily life, it can be difficult to know the necessary type of support. There is a large continuum of care available to elders with many more options than 50 years ago. So, how do you … View article»
September 17, 2020
When is Placement Needed?
The timing of finding a home is unique for each individual with dementia. Just as no two people will have the same journey with dementia, no two people will have the same timeline and circumstances that will contribute to finding a home. This makes it very difficult for families to … View article»
September 11, 2020
When is it time to intervene?
Early diagnosis of dementia is crucial to preventing a crisis and for planning treatment and care. It is difficult to tell if cognition changes are simply age related changes (normal aging) or dementia (not normal aging). Therefore, knowing when to seek in-home care or place a loved one in a … View article»
