Dementia Archives

Civitas Is Dedicated to Alzheimer’s & Brain Awareness Month

Daily Functioning, Dementia, Impacts of Dementia, Memory, Memory Loss Diagnosis, Senior Living / Civitas Senior

Summer brings long days filled with outdoor gatherings, family reunions, and celebrations marking the season. These warm months create memories we carry forward for years. We remember backyard barbecues with neighbors, vacation adventures with grandchildren, and quiet evenings watching sunsets with the people we love most. Preserving these memories requires protecting brain health throughout our […]

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What You Need to Know About Memory Care Costs

Activities, Behavioral Changes, Daily Functioning, Dementia, Finances, Health, Housing, Impacts of Dementia, Memory, Moving, Quality of Life / Civitas Senior

When families begin researching memory care, one question surfaces immediately: How much does memory care cost? According to A Place for Mom, the average monthly cost for memory care in the United States is $6,450 in 2025. For many families, this number feels overwhelming, especially when combined with the emotional weight of making care decisions

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Dementia and Identity | Civitas Senior Living

Dementia and Identity: The Person You Love Has Not Disappeared

Activities, Daily Functioning, Dementia, Impacts of Dementia, Memory, Quality of Life, Senior Living / Civitas Senior

For many families, a dementia diagnosis feels like a frightening verdict. That fear is often less about the condition itself and more about a quieter loss: They worry that the person they love is slowly disappearing. Civitas Senior Living challenges that assumption at its core. Our approach suggests a belief that identity doesn’t disappear; it

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Memory Care Communities vs. Nursing Homes

Accessibility, Daily Functioning, Dementia, Dining, Families, Finances, Health, Housing, Memory, Moving, Quality of Life, Senior Living / Civitas Senior

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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What Are the Definitions of Memory Care and Supportive Services?

Accessibility, Activities, Daily Functioning, Dementia, Families, Health, Housing, Memory, Moving, Quality of Life, Senior Living / Civitas Senior

According to the Alzheimer’s Association, over seven million Americans live with Alzheimer’s, the most common form of dementia. Another striking statistic: over 12 million family members provide unpaid care to loved ones facing cognitive challenges. These numbers reveal a reality many families face — navigating memory loss while searching for the proper support. If you’re

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Baby Doll Therapy Brings Joy | The Avenues of Fort Bend

Missouri City Seniors Find Comfort Through Baby Doll Therapy

Dementia, Health, Memory, Retirement, Senior Living / Civitas Senior

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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Residents Craft Blankets for Charity | The Hamptons of Tyler

Seniors Craft Blankets for a Meaningful Cause

Dementia, Memory, Retirement, Senior Living / Civitas Senior

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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A Walk Through Time: Legacy Oaks of Azle Residents Recreate Their Favorite Photos

Dementia, Memory, Retirement, Senior Living / Civitas Senior

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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Senior Social Gatherings Build Community | Legacy Oaks

Midlothian Senior Women Build Community Through Monthly Socials

Activities, Dementia, Memory, Retirement, Senior Living / Civitas Senior

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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The Faces of Dementia Project | Civitas Senior Living

Civitas Senior Living, Fort Worth Non-Profit Lead Faces of Dementia Project

Dementia, Memory, Retirement, Senior Living / Civitas Senior

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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