Senior Living News

Easy Art Activities to Do With Someone Who Has a Memory Disorder

Caring for loved ones with memory disorders may create unique challenges, but it provides beautiful opportunities to connect with them in truly meaningful ways. Art offers powerful ways to bridge gaps in memories when words just won't do. More important than perfection or creating some masterpiece, sharing art with loved ones in memory care communities such as Bethesda Gardens Loveland can add delight to their days and nurture a sense of purpose, sparking joy and reducing confusion in the process.

The Power of Puzzles for Protecting Cognitive Function

Engaging with the world around you in Loveland, CO, helps you stay mentally sharp and focused as you age, and one way to keep your brain healthy and active is doing puzzles. Perfect for mitigating cognitive decline over time, puzzles keep your mind strong, whether you prefer crossword, word search, Sudoku or even just a good old-fashioned jigsaw puzzle. Completing puzzles stimulates the brain in a way that exercises different cognitive skills, strengthens brain function and improves memory.

When Words Fail: Communicating With Loved Ones in Late Stages of Dementia

According to the latest figures from the Alzheimer’s Association, nearly 7 million Americans are living with Alzheimer’s, with this disease affecting roughly 1 in 10 seniors. For many families, maintaining communication with aging loved ones who have Alzheimer’s is one of the most significant challenges of managing the disease. Understanding how Alzheimer’s affects the brain and learning effective communication strategies can help you engage your loved one as their condition progresses.

8 Non-Smartphone Gadgets of Interest to Older Adults

Seniors are more tech-savvy than ever before and appreciate the benefits of gadgets that make life easier. From smart devices that respond to voice commands to simple kitchen aids, there are many useful gadgets to make life easier and more comfortable here at Bethesda Gardens Loveland Assisted Living and Memory Care. Here are eight non-smartphone gadgets to consider.

How Caregivers Can Promote Internet Safety for Loved Ones in Early Dementia Stages

Using the internet can help people with dementia stay in touch with loved ones from the comfort of their memory care apartments. Research even suggests that regular internet use could reduce the chances of memory loss in older adults.

Gluten Sensitivities for Seniors: A Brief Guide

There’s much to be said for the senior lifestyle, especially at Bethesda Gardens Loveland in Colorado. You have wellness services right at your fingertips, a host of community activities and plenty of neighbors and friends for companionship. You also enjoy an ever-changing menu of delectable meals you didn’t have to cook.

Gardening and Dementia

Gardening is a popular hobby for people from all walks of life. This activity offers several benefits that could have a positive impact on dementia. Learn why you should consider gardening with a loved one who has dementia and how to get started.

Dealing With Dementia: Legal and Health Resources Online for Families and Caregivers

When you or someone you love receives a dementia diagnosis, you'll probably have lots of medical and care-related questions. Memory loss can also spark legal concerns as you plan for future care, and knowing where to find answers can help you approach living with dementia with more confidence.

Long-Term Care Insurance: What Is It, What Are the Benefits, When to Buy It

Here at Bethesda Gardens Loveland senior living community in Loveland, Colorado, we receive a lot of questions about how prospective residents can pay for long-term care. For some people, long-term care insurance is a great option. That’s why we created this guide to explain what long-term care insurance is, what it covers and who might benefit from it the most.

What Should You Do If Your Loved One Doesn't Remember Who You Are?

If someone you love has dementia, coping with the symptoms of their condition can be upsetting. Many friends and family members of people with memory loss find their loved one forgetting who they are particularly difficult.