Lenten Series Focuses on Practical Topics for Caregivers

Posted on February 18, 2013 in Caregiving for Breckenridge Village

Are You Caring for Your Aging Parents -- Can We Talk? is a free, five-week Lenten series presented by Breckenridge Village, Senior Independence and Chardon Ministerial Association.

Hospice Team Takes Special Friend To Tommy's Diner

Posted on February 13, 2013 in Caregiving for Senior Independence

Senior Independence's hospice team takes a special friend out to his favorite breakfast spot.

Caregivers: 6 Steps to Reduce Your Holiday Stress

Posted on December 10, 2012 in Caregiving for All Communities

Sure, the holidays are stressful, right? If you're a caregiver or part of the sandwich generation, though, the stress can seem overwhelming.

Salute the 'Sandwiched'

Posted on June 27, 2012 in Caregiving for Dorothy Love Retirement Community

Salute those who are "sandwiched" between two generations during July's Sandwich Generation Month.

Senior Independence Named Among the Top 25

Posted on November 7, 2011 in Caregiving for All Communities

November is National Alzheimer's Month

Posted on November 1, 2011 in Caregiving for Dorothy Love Retirement Community

Alzheimer’s Disease was first discovered in 1906 by a German physician, Dr. Alois Alzheimers. Little was known about the disease until the Alzheimer’s Association was established. Through the work of the Association not only has awareness increased but so has funding for research and services to Alzheimer patients and their families.

The Hidden Benefits of Caregiving

Posted on October 13, 2011 in Caregiving for All Communities

You may want to check out this encouraging article from The New York Times that challenges the stereotypes of what caregivers look like.

Loyalty and Commitment in this day and age??

Posted on March 1, 2011 in Caregiving for Dorothy Love Retirement Community

By Deb Sanders

Just over three years ago, I made the decision to become a part of the Dorothy Love marketing team. As I made this life-changing decision, I thought, “What am I doing?” I was stepping way out of my comfort zone. I had been in marketing/advertising for over 30 years but had no knowledge of retirement living. “It should be a piece of cake” I continued to tell myself. I am usually a very confident person but I was feeling a little unsure. However, it only took a few short weeks for me to gain the tool I needed to market Dorothy Love – belief.

We told our children, ... We want to come to Park Vista!

Posted on March 1, 2011 in Caregiving for Park Vista Retirement Community

...“I would be remiss if I didn’t praise your therapy staff. They are very professional and we think Don had the best therapy care possible...I overheard a staff person telling a patient, ‘It’s been a pleasure working with you today, have a good day.’ I have never heard that in other facilities...

Top 15 Tips for Communicating with a Person with Dementia

Posted on December 6, 2010 in Caregiving for All Communities

Communicating with a loved one or friend who is affected by Dementia can sometimes be overwhelming and even frustrating. Here are some suggestions to overcome communications challenges...