Over seven million Americans have Alzheimer’s, and nearly 12 million family members provide care to loved ones facing cognitive challenges. These caregivers carry tremendous responsibility, with 83 percent of help provided to older adults coming from family members. Perhaps most striking: about 30 percent of these caregivers are age 65 or older themselves. When cognitive […]
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Residents at The Avenues of Fort Bend enjoy Baby Doll Therapy, a program that brings calm, hands-on engagement and joyful moments to their day. At The Cottage in The Avenues of Fort Bend in Missouri City, TX, residents with dementia and Alzheimer’s are experiencing a heartwarming new addition to their daily routine: Baby Doll Therapy.
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Handmade Blankets Bring Community Together At The Hamptons of Tyler in Tyler, TX, residents in memory care created purple butterfly knot throw blankets and shared them with the community. Each blanket reflected the residents’ creativity and effort, crafted entirely by their own hands. Shoppers were quick to snap up the blankets, knowing each purchase contributed
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At Legacy Oaks of Azle in Azle, TX, time doesn’t stand still—it tells a story. Residents recently joined in on a creative photo project that turned back the clock in the most heartwarming way. Each participant held up a photograph from decades past before revealing their face today. The result was a touching and clever
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Record Attendance Shows Growing Interest in Midlothian Thirty-six women, ranging from 75 to over 90 years old, recently gathered for a monthly social and lunch event at Legacy Oaks of Midlothian. The turnout marked the largest attendance since the program began, with residents sharing stories, enjoying a diverse menu, and building relationships with their neighbors.
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This summer, families dug through old photo boxes, swiped through camera rolls, and set aside time for new portraits of beloved matriarchs and patriarchs as part of a special fundraiser: the Faces of Dementia project. Civitas Senior Living partnered with the non-profit Dementia Friendly Fort Worth (DFFW) to display the pictures of 70 seniors throughout
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When seniors misplace keys or forget the name of a favorite TV show, we might brush those off as simple forgetfulness. But the true signs of mental decline are much more concerning. To clarify, the frustrations of normal aging and the symptoms of cognitive deficits are two separate categories. But how do we differentiate them?
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How We Support Nutrition and Dementia Care Caring for a loved one with dementia is complex, and nutrition is one of the most overlooked challenges. As memory declines, it becomes harder for individuals to plan meals, stay hydrated, or recognize when they are hungry. Family caregivers often find themselves overwhelmed, not just with cooking, but
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Watching your parent struggle with memory loss and cognitive decline feels overwhelming and heartbreaking, especially when symptoms appear earlier than expected or progress rapidly. These moments hit harder when they happen to someone in their fifties or early sixties — years before you ever imagined having these conversations. Here’s what our experts at Long Creek
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As seniors and their families consider the best support for daily living, two common options are home care and home health care. Another option, long-term senior living, provides a structured community where care and companionship are available each day. In Fort Worth, Texas, families often compare these approaches to find the right fit. At The
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