An Inside Look – Programming during a Pandemic
We talk with Program Assistant, Stephanie, who works at one of our Avita Memory Care communities, Avita of Newburyport. Stephanie gives a first hand account of programming during a pandemic, the importance of keeping residents engaged and active and maintaining family connections in the age of virtual visits.
Read MoreStaying Active After Retirement
Staying active after retirement- Granite Hill Estates Fitness Instructor, Jayne Labbe, shares her tips for maintaining independence through exercise and more about the importance of staying active as you age!
Read MoreThe Importance of Exercise to Improve Brain Health
One of our greatest assets in the fight against Alzheimer’s is learning how to slow down the progression, one way to accomplish this is brain health. There are a variety of ways to keep your brain healthy and active from brain games and word puzzles to eating the right foods. In this article, we are focusing on the importance of exercise.
Read More4 ways to find purpose during COVID-19
We asked Program Directors at all Northbridge communities to share some fun projects they’ve incorporated into daily life at their communities. We’ve picked just a few to share with you. These projects are fun and easy to recreate in your own home!
Read MoreCognitive Stimulation: Brain Games, Reminiscing and Finding Success with Memory Impairment
Cognitive stimulation can be achieved in many forms and finding the right fit for someone living with Alzheimer’s or dementia is something we will explore in this article!
Read MoreLearning to Sympathize: Caring for someone with Alzheimer’s during COVID-19
Although most of us have only just started weathering this storm of uncertainty with COVID-19, those living with memory impairment may weather a similar storm daily. So how can we help ourselves as caregivers and those living with Alzheimer’s?
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