memory care
It may be difficult for the elderly to admit that they need to move into an assisted living community. As their children or other family members, you will have to be the one to decide and help whether your parents need to move to an assisted living community such as Cedar Hill Continuing Care Community.…
Read MoreIf you are a family member who is the primary caregiver to the elderly, you are well aware of the physical, emotional, and economic burdens that come with full-time caregiving. There are many benefits to respite care instead of full-time caring, both for caregivers and senior citizens. Find out how respite care can help your…
Read MoreCOVID-19 was a watershed event that was unprecedented in the last century. Businesses closed down, education and school went to being done based in homes. Most Americans are feeling uneasy about going back to normal life after the pandemic, a phenomenon called re-entry anxiety. This is especially true for seniors who were at the biggest…
Read MoreFor those of us with seniors who are close to us living in an assisted living situation, staying connected with them can be pretty hard. You and your loved ones put in the effort to visit them, you take time to talk to them and figure out how they’re doing every time you do see…
Read MoreOne of the most common questions we get from the families of our residents is “How can I better support or care for my senior loved ones?” It’s a great question with lots of equally great answers. However, the one answer we find that our residents agree on the most is to simply receive the…
Read MoreWe want to thank everyone who supported us on The Walk to End Alzheimer’s. We had our biggest team yet this year, and you all helped us reach our goal! We don’t have to stop there, though. If you missed the walk you can still support our cause – join us and lead the way…
Read MoreLook for a peaceful atmosphere. If your loved one is dealing with Alzheimer’s disease or related dementias, they need a place that offers social activities and amenities — but they also need a place that has plenty of tranquil, quiet areas. Whether it’s private and muted interior spaces or secure outdoor spaces, access to peace…
Read MoreBy Liz Smith One of the first sights welcoming visitors to the Judith Brogren Memory Care Center at Cedar Hill is the artwork splashed over the cheerful yellow walls. The artwork – lovingly crafted by the center’s residents – is currently featured in the Open Wall room at the Gallery at the VAULT in Springfield,…
Read Moreby Liz Smith On the summer solstice, the residents and staff of the Judith Brogren Memory Care Center at Cedar Hill Continuing Care Community welcomed the beginning of summer by celebrating The Longest Day. The Longest Day is an annual event headed by the Alzheimer’s Association that encourages people across the country to participate in an…
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