Pets are a source of entertainment, companionship and stress relief for people of all ages, so it's no surprise that pet therapy is popular at senior living...
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Pet Therapy And More: Bonding with All Kinds of Dogs at Regal Palms
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Meet Ron & Connie: I Will Do What's Best for My Family [VIDEO]
“We’ve always done a lot together,” says Connie. She, her husband Ron, and their family have spent a busy and productive life together. Ron was the president...
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Stan and Marilyn: An Inseparable Bond at Villa at Terracina Grand
Stan and Marilyn have known each other for more than 50 years, and today, they're an inseparable couple living at Villa at Terracina Grand (Villa) in Naples,...
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Meet Virginia: A Retired 40-Year Fire Lookout in Montana
It's nearly dusk. Virginia sits atop a stool in her 15-by-15-foot tower as a storm rolls through the Lolo National Forest in the heart of Montana's lightning...
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Dementia vs Alzheimer's: Understanding the Difference
It’s very common to hear the terms “dementia” and “Alzheimer’s” used interchangeably. However, they’re not the same thing, and in terms of understanding their...
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Communication Strategies for Speaking to a Loved One with Dementia
When a loved one has dementia, there will likely come a time when your usual way of talking with them isn’t getting the results either of you hoped for. Maybe...
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How a Memory Café Benefits Those with Dementia
Coffee shops and cafés are great gathering places to unwind and catch up with friends. In fact, they're usually less about coffee than conversation and...
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Alzheimer's Care: Tips for Coping With New Behaviors
When caring for a loved one with Alzheimer’s or dementia, you’re likely going to face new challenges and behaviors as the disease progresses. They may start...
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Discovering Comfort in a Memory Care Community [VIDEO]
“What gives me hope, is the fact that when Marcia moved here, immediately people surrounded her and bonded with her,” reminisces Garry, the husband of a memory...
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Understanding Wandering and Dementia: Our Tips for Caregivers
According to the Alzheimer’s Association, six in ten people with dementia will wander. It is a common occurrence. However, the term wandering isn’t always an...
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