When people think of dementia, they often picture someone who requires long-term care, has difficulty remembering names and faces, and is struggling with daily tasks. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), there are approximately six million seniors in the United States living with a diagnosis of dementia or Alzheimer’s disease. But…

There’s a saying that goes, when we’re young, we sneak out of bed to go to parties, and as we get older, we sneak out of parties to go to bed. While we would never suggest ducking out of social engagements, it is true that as we age, it becomes more important than ever to…

Adria Thompson is a dementia consultant, certified dementia practitioner and founder of Be Light Care Consulting. She also provides regular tips for caring for a loved one with memory care on Instagram and TikTok. This is Part 2 of our interview with her – be sure to read Part 1 as well! When you’re working…

Adria Thompson is a dementia consultant, certified dementia practitioner and founder of Be Light Care Consulting. She also provides regular tips for caring for a loved one with memory care on Instagram and TikTok. The webinar will be called “Caring For A Loved One With Mild Dementia: How to Navigate The Challenges”. In it, Adria…

Getting your body moving can help build strength, reduce the risk of falling and improve your mobility and joints. And in addition to all the physical benefits, it can help you maintain your cognitive health. A growing body of research is overwhelmingly showing that physical fitness has a strong correlation to cognitive health. “Your brain…

At Prestige, our memory care communities engage residents with our award-winning wellness program Expressions. The program is overseen at each community by an Expressions Director, and at Prestige Senior Living at Mira Loma, LeTeefia Norman holds that title. In this interview we talk to her about what her job entails, her approach to memory care,…

From the wise words of Toy Story, “You’ve got a friend in me”. Here at Prestige Senior Living, our approach to memory care is that we want to provide the comfort and joy of friendship to every resident. Our communities value and celebrate each of our residents as individuals by cultivating an environment that honors…

We don’t need to wait four years to get our residents involved in the Olympics – even if it’s not an Olympic year worldwide, it is here at Prestige. And while there are no opening ceremonies or torch lightings, our residents are still engaging in friendly competition in a variety of activities! Throughout the month…

If you’ve ever found yourself admitted to a hospital or winding your way through the medical system, you know that it can be a stressful, confusing time. So many doctors, nurses, aides, assistants and assorted personnel coming and going; so many tests, so much information. Now imagine what that’s like for people living with Alzheimer’s…

Falling can be a life-altering event for anyone at any age, but there are increased risk factors and more serious aftereffects when a fall happens to an older adult. Caregivers and family are often met with the need to recognize those risk factors, help with the prevention of falling and discuss next steps with their…

If you or a loved one is at an age where falling becomes a risk, you might be looking around the living space and scanning the area for danger spots. You take note of the cords running along the floor and secure them properly. You move small furniture items out of the way and remove…

As you’re going up or down a staircase, you may not be paying much attention to the color patterns of the carpet or floor. Maybe you’re on your phone, or carrying a box or just focused on where you’re going. But the color patterns on the stairs and floor can have a significant impact on…