https://applewoodourhouse.com - 303-956-9037 Assisted Living in Colorado Blog contains articles and news stories about assisted living, memory, care, and other information for seniors and their families. Applewood Our House has assisted living care homes in Lakewood, Arvada, and Golden, Colorado. Our newest home is located in North Arvada. If you are in the Denver, Colorado area, feel free to visit us!
Friday, December 28, 2018
Dementia Choir Makes Sweet Music
Singing in a choir helps keep seniors with dementia active, happy, and it keeps their brains active.
http://seniors.viewmore.at/dementiachoir
Using Music to Fight Dementia - Fun Ways to Keep Your Mind Active
The young and the old like music. As your memory begins to fade, remembering songs seems to be one of the easiest things to do.
http://seniors.viewmore.at/dementiamusictherapy
Monday, December 17, 2018
Two Coffee Compounds Might Help with Lewy Body Dementia and Parkinson's Disease
They say that good medicine doesn\'t taste good. However, for coffee drinkers, helping to treat Lewy Body could be even more delicious with new findings.
http://seniors.viewmore.at/coffeenadlewybody
Monday, December 3, 2018
Caregiver Stress Assessment Test
Check your dementia caregiver stress level and see if you might need professional help.
http://applewoodourhouse.viewmore.at/caregiverstressassessment
Wednesday, November 28, 2018
MRI Scans Might Detect Dementia up to Two and a Half Years in Advance One Day
Taking an MRI to predict dementia? That\'s what scientist are proving.
http://seniors.viewmore.at/mriscansanddementia
Monday, November 19, 2018
Helping Loved Ones with Dementia During Family Gatherings
It takes special skills to help seniors with dementia over the holidays.
http://seniors.viewmore.at/familymembersdementiaengagedgatherings
Applewood Our House Latest Awards
Applewood Our House is once again awarded for excellence.
http://applewoodourhouse.viewmore.at/awards
Monday, November 5, 2018
Colorado State University Tests Virtual Reality Symphony for Seniors with Dementia
Teaming up with Fort Collins Symphony, to study if symphony music can help better the symptoms of dementia in seniors.
http://seniors.viewmore.at/virtualyrealitysymphony
Friday, November 2, 2018
Diabetes Drug May Help Curb Dementia
Alzheimer\'s patients taking diabetes drugs may have fewer signs of dementia
http://seniors.viewmore.at/diabetesdrugfordementia
Do Diet Beverages Really Triple the Risk of Dementia and Strokes?
We know that soft drinks full of sugar are not good for our health. But what about artificial sweeteners? Are they really that bad?
http://seniors.viewmore.at/dietbeveragesanddementia
Friday, October 26, 2018
5 Ways to Manage Stress in Dealing with Parents with Alzheimer's Disease
Caregivers know that stress will come sooner or later when dealing with their parents\' Alzheimer\'s disease. Here are five ways to manage stress.
http://seniors.viewmore.at/5waysdealingwithcaregiverstress
Know the Differences Between Old Age Memory Loss and Dementia
People confuse dementia with old age and vice-versa. Here is what you should check to know the difference.
http://seniors.viewmore.at/agerelatedmemoryloss
Tuesday, October 23, 2018
First Woman on the Supreme Court Has Beginning Stages of Dementia
Sandra Day O\'Connor has dementia, and believes it is Alzheimer\'s
http://seniors.viewmore.at/sandradayoconnordementia
Do People With Dementia Understand They Have It
Does someone who has dementia know that they really have the disease?
http://seniors.viewmore.at/dopeoplewithdementiaunderstandtheyhaveit
Friday, October 19, 2018
BBB Torch Awards 2018 - Applewood Our House
BBB Torch Awards 2018 - Applewood Our House leads the way for assistance living in Denver.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ythhfhhM1mY
Tuesday, October 16, 2018
3 Top Research Developments in Alzheimer's and Dementia
We hear about the failures of Alzheimer\'s and dementia research. What about the success stories? Here are three developments.
http://seniors.viewmore.at/researchdevelopmentalzheimersdementia
Are Financial Advisors Robbing Your Elderly Loved Ones?
Some of the same people who are supposed to help the elderly manage their money could be robbing them. Here are some things every family member should know.
http://seniors.viewmore.at/financialadvisorsrobbingelderly
Young Boy Finds Unique Way to Spread Love to Seniors
It\'s the simple things in life that are so precious. This young boy takes time to show his love and appreciation for seniors. Help brighten a senior\'s day where you live.
http://seniors.viewmore.at/boyshareslovetoseniors
Tuesday, October 9, 2018
Using Compassionate Care to Adapt to Their Reality of Seniors with Dementia
Instead of trying to correct the memory of seniors with dementia, at times, it\'s better to agree with them and enter their world of understanding.
http://seniors.viewmore.at/whenpastbecomesthepresent
1950s Type Towns Adapt Reminiscence Therapy for Seniors with Dementia
Entire communities are now being set up to recreate scenes from the pat for seniors with dementia.
http://seniors.viewmore.at/reminiscencetherapy
Guns and Dementia - Doctors Need to Talk to Families Members
It\'s not possible to rely only on family members to talk about gun control with a senior who has dementia. Doctors should address this issue, also.
http://seniors.viewmore.at/gunanddementia
Tuesday, July 24, 2018
Thursday, July 19, 2018
Dementia's Gender Gap
Two Associate Professors of neurobiology & behavior to study why dementia affects women more
http://bit.ly/2zVgTHp
Monday, July 16, 2018
Monday, July 9, 2018
81-Year-Old Power-House - Who Says You Can't Be Elderly and Fit?
Aging is sometimes a state of mind. You are as young as you look and feel. Keep exercising and don't give up!
http://bit.ly/2NGwahU
Tuesday, July 3, 2018
Monday, July 2, 2018
Controlling Inflammation in Midlife Could Prevent or Delay Cognitive Decline
John Hopkin's researchers have found that inflammation causes structural changes in the brain
http://bit.ly/2lPV5ms
Texas Crime Prevention Officer Offers 7 Tips for Seniors to Avoid Scams
He credits his grandmother for teaching him right from wrong, and loves helping seniors.
http://bit.ly/2NkjZrh
Wednesday, June 20, 2018
Monday, June 18, 2018
Molly and Joey - A Mother and Son's Journey with Dementia
If you continued to follow the YouTube Channel of Molly and Joey, you might already know that Molly finally passed away several days ago. For those of you who didn't know, it started out as a YouTube channel about a son who created a video journal of his mom and dementia and...
http://bit.ly/2thlIo0
Thursday, June 14, 2018
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Monday, June 11, 2018
Wednesday, June 6, 2018
David Cassidy Died from Alcohol and Not Dementia
Partridge Family” star David Cassidy admitted to producers months before his death that he didn't have dementia, but hid his alcoholism
http://bit.ly/2kQXTiM
Saturday, June 2, 2018
Let's Talk about Dementia
Colorado lawmakers changed language in state law to be more accurate when referring to dementia.
http://bit.ly/2J6Ir0N
Dementia Apps - Article links to two new diagnostic tools, but are they effective?
Are these new applications effective? If so, would you want to know if you were likely to get dementia?
http://bit.ly/2HezaOm
Wednesday, May 30, 2018
Person Directed Care - Giving Someone with Dementia More Choices
Fewer medical issues and a higher quality of life are just some of the benefits
http://bit.ly/2kCUrbs
Reading Books and Playing Games May Help Prevent Dementia
Pick up a good book or break out the Monopoly game, and possibly help prevent cognitive decline.
http://bit.ly/2sr9yZ3
Saturday, May 26, 2018
Our Cognitive Life Expectancy
You’ve turned 65 and exited middle age. What are the chances you’ll develop cognitive impairment or dementia in the years ahead?...
http://bit.ly/2shnrsG
How a Couple with Dementia Take Care of Each Other
Couple with Dementia Care for Each Other and Sadiq Khan says he wants London to become the first dementia-friendly capital city....
http://bit.ly/2IMAqxH
Thursday, May 24, 2018
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