Reducing Sugar Intake May Help Prevent Dementia
High Blood Sugar Linked to Dementia Many studies over the past 15 years have established a link between chronic high blood sugar and Alzheimer’s disease/vascular dementia. Research indicates that people with type 2 diabetes have at least twice the risk of developing Alzheimer’s. This risk appears to increase dramatically when blood sugar and insulin levels…
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Arthur’s Residential Care: A Premier Alzheimer’s Assisted Living Facility
What Makes Arthur’s Residential Care Different? People who are looking for Alzheimer’s assisted living facilities in the Minneapolis metro area will find a wide variety of care options. Arthur’s Residential Care stands out among assisted living facilities because of its unique approach to providing “quality of life” for people who are affected by Alzheimer’s, dementia,…
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When Mom Needs Help, but Refuses
Taking care of an aging loved one comes with challenges. Looking for tips to help make the transition of your loved one being independent to needing assistance? Check out these tips that Leslie Kernisan, MD came up with and posted at nextavenue.org. Find the full article here at Next Avenue.
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“It Seemed Rather Short”
“One of the five documented people born in the 1800’s still alive today“, Misao Okawa celebrated her 117th Birthday this month! Her remarks on reaching this birthday is that she is happy, but “it seemed rather short“. Read the full story here at the Huffington Post.
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Songs to Remember
Music has a way of breaking barriers of memory. Alzheimer’s Chorus uses that to bridge patients and caregivers into the same place, if even just for the present moment. The patient’s “…ability to sing offsets the frustration [they feel] about other things that challenge [them].” Research shows that “people who struggle to remember a family member’s…
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Holiday Tips for Everyone Living With Dementia
The holidays are fast approaching which can be a stressful time of year for anyone. Here are several helpful holiday tips from Teepa Snow, nationally renowned trainer on dementia, that will hopefully make this special season more enjoyable for you and your loved ones!
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Policy and a Pint: How are we taking care of Mom?
Are you wondering how to plan ahead for your parents’ needs? Here’s a fun event you can attend to get some ideas! “As baby boomers reach retirement and beyond, younger generations need to think about the kinds of care their aging parents will likely need. At our next Policy and a Pint® program, “How will…
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Mayo Scores Major Dementia Grants
“After more than a decade of work on what’s been called “the most common disease no one has ever heard of” — frontotemporal dementia — Mayo Clinic has been chosen to participate in a set of federal research projects that could help unlock a broad set of related brain disorders, including Alzheimer’s disease.” http://www.startribune.com/lifestyle/health/280601712.html?page=all&prepage=2&c=y#continue
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Glen Campbell’s Journey with Alzheimers
You may have heard that Glen Campbell, Country Music star from the 60’s and 70’s, has Alzheimer’s, and has a movie coming out this weekend about his journey. Here’s a link to the article and YouTube video of him singing his song “Not Gonna Miss You”. www.npr.org/2014/10/27/359314188/no-shame-glen-campbell-documentary-follows-singers-goodbye-tour
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Act on Alzheimer’s group in Roseville
Check out the KSTP News from last night! Arthur’s Residential Care supports a Memory Cafe at J. Arthur’s Coffee shop, and two of our members are featured in this interview by KSTP! Also, the Act on Alzheimer’s group in Roseville, of which we are members, is highlighted for its work in educating our community about…
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Arthur’s Philosophy of Care
CEO Jim Nelson gives his perspective on our philosophy of care, and about hiring employees who provide great care.
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It’s flu season—how’s your immune system? The media is reporting an early and aggressive start to the annual flu season, as well as a surge in a new type of norovirus (“stomach flu”) and the highest number of cases of whooping cough (pertussis) in 60 years. As in previous years, the flu season and other…
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