Caregiving Blog: What Assisted Living & Care Communities Don’t Tell Families Pamela D. Wilson, MS, BS/BA, CSA, NCG What assisted living and care communities don’t tell families is a subject rarely discussed. Assisted living communities and nursing... Read more
Assisted Living Spousal Relationships and Social Challenges Couples living together in assisted living communities may have varying health and care needs. Additionally, assisted living spousal relationships reflect lifelong behavior patterns that may be challenging... Read more
Caregivers, care recipients, and persons with an interest in aging attended the Amazing Aging Expo in Denver, Colorado today. Anthem Memory Care, was a specialty sponsor of the expo. Shannon Stewart Ingram, VP Sales and Marketing, organized and led a group of... Read more
Assisted living communities are viewed as nice places to live where residents treat each other with respect; not always true. In February 2015, a man living at an assisted living community in Lakewood, Colorado (diagnosed with Alzheimer’s Disease) allegedly beat... Read more
What Factors Impact Resident Satisfaction in Assisted Living? Many factors impact resident satisfaction in assisted living: care staff, quality of food, activities, and relationships with other residents are just a few. Resident satisfaction in assisted living can be... Read more
Is Dementia a Risk Factor for Caregiver Neglect? Is a diagnosis of dementia a risk factor for neglect by caregivers? Learn how to know if caregiver burnout is negatively impacting your ability to provide care. Nearly 50% of individuals living in assisted living are... Read more