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Civitas Is Dedicated to Alzheimer’s & Brain Awareness Month

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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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Your Practical Guide to Memory Care Prices in Fort Worth

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When families begin researching memory care costs in Fort Worth, questions about pricing and value naturally arise: How much are memory care facilities in the area? What will specialized dementia care actually cost? According to A Place for Mom, the average monthly cost for memory care in the United States is $6,450 in 2025. For

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What to Know About a Ridglea-Area Senior Apartment Search

What Families Should Know About a Ridglea-Area Senior Apartment Search

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According to the National Council on Aging, 70 percent of older adults will need long-term care at some point in their lives. That statistic might feel overwhelming at first, but here’s the empowering reality: getting a head start on planning means better choices, less stress, and smoother transitions. Whether you’re considering future needs or helping

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The Ridglea Partnered with Local Nonprofit to Support Families Throughout the Holidays

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The Ridglea Senior Living brought the spirit of the season to local families through a partnership with Opening Doors for Women in Need, helping ensure that four children and their mothers received meaningful support and special gifts during the holiday season. Our residents and team members came together to organize an angel-tree-style donation drive for

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How to Decide on a Nursing Home for Dementia in Fort Worth

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

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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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Dining With Friends in Dementia Care: Why It’s a Factor in Senior Health

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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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Texas Christian University and The Ridglea Senior Living Launch Hands-On Dementia Program

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

It began with a shared vision: a space where learning, care, and real-world experience come together to reshape dementia support. The Ridglea Senior Living, a leader in assisted living and memory care in Fort Worth, is bringing that vision to life through a new partnership with Dr. Michelle Kimzey’s Dementia in the Community course at

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How Fort Worth Senior Living Communities Help to Reduce Emergency Room Visits for Peace of Mind

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Nobody wants that 3 a.m. phone call about their loved one being rushed to the emergency room. Yet for families with aging parents, these crisis calls happen far too often. What if there were a way to help prevent many of these stressful trips to a Fort Worth emergency room? Communities like The Ridglea in

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The Ridglea Assisted Living and Memory Care in Fort Worth, TX, offers an alternative to home care with senior living support that is tailored to each resident.

Comparing Home Care and Home Health Care to Senior Living in Fort Worth, Texas

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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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