Communicating with someone with dementia can be challenging. But if we can remember certain truths about memory loss and learn to respond in a new way, communication gets easier. As with so many things in life, the key is compassion. If you feel overwhelmed or frustrated when you try to communicate, do your best to…
Wandering Loved Ones-Keep them Safe
by Pamela Spahr… Even when my husband was in a skilled nursing home after being diagnosed with dementia, he wanted to wander. When I brought him home, I was terrified that he would walk out the front door and that I would not be able to stop him. It was a wakeup call for me!…
Safer Home – To Do List
The risk of falling increases as we age. If you plan to remain in your current home, make sure it’s safe. Repairing carpets, getting rid of extra furniture, better lighting–these are just a few of the things you can do to make your current home safer. Senior Seasons recommends the following to-do list to keep…
Why Did You Move into a Senior Community? An Interview
Senior Seasons speaks with a client, Monty Hepner, about his decision to move into a senior community. SS: Monty, how long have you lived in your independent/assisted living community and why did you decide to make this move? Monty: My wife, Lisa, and I moved into this senior complex over six years ago. We chose an independent…
Video Interview with Kaye Sharbrough
The Better Part, a series of interviews on topics relating to seniors produced by Cupertino Senior TV Productions, has a very interesting program featuring Kaye, the founder of Senior Seasons. The title is “Senior Housing—Choices Ahead” and during the interview with Phil Lenihan Kaye defines the various types of senior housing, describes Senior Seasons’ services…
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