The powerful impact of music on memory care
As you search for the best community for your loved one who requires senior living or Alzheimer’s care, be sure to seek out memory care. Memory care involves many techniques that can keep your loved one happier and healthier. Even when our cognitive faculties begin to go, we…
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Fun for grandparents and grandkids at senior living communities
If your kids are used to visiting your parents at their home - with plenty of space and maybe even a backyard - the transition to seeing them in a senior living community might be a jarring one for them. Little ones especially may not really know how to react to seeing your…
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Types of Assisted Living: How to Choose the Right Care Level
A clear comparison of the main types of assisted living - from standard support to memory care and skilled nursing - to help you choose.
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Advice on paying for assisted living
As you look into assisted living options for your senior loved one, you’ll encounter a lot of difficult questions. What does he or she need in terms of care? How far out of your way can mom or dad really live before it becomes a stress on both of you? And - for many people…
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Is it time to think about assisted living?
Denial is the most common reason people wait until a fall, injury or illness before they start to seek information on assisted living. So what are the signs that your parent may need help before an emergency happens? Even when you know your parent could use some extra help…
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Top senior nutrition tips
Top senior nutrition tips focus on the importance of a healthy lifestyle. This includes not only eating right, but also learning to make informed choices about diet and developing good physical activity habits. But the importance of healthy living continues each of the 365 days…
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The link between Alzheimer’s and cardiovascular disease
Increasingly, researchers are finding a correlation between that what is good for the heart, is also good for the brain. Good blood flow to the grey matter is essential for the function and wellness of brain cells. With each heartbeat, about 25% of the blood is delivered to the…
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Seniors Give Back to Community
Each Áegis Living community is a tight-knit family of residents where seniors with Alzheimer’s can meet and make lasting relationships with others moving along the same path in life. It leads to a warm and welcoming environment built on compassion, care and mutual comforting…
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Legal Documents and Dementia: A Family Guide
When a parent has dementia, legal planning becomes time-sensitive. Here's how to handle capacity, power of attorney, and key documents.
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How socializing helps the brain function better
It’s well known that social interaction is key to cognitive development and function from a young age. However, staying socially active is also very important for seniors, as it may help slow down mental decline associated with dementia. Unfortunately, aging adults often find…
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Celebrating Love at Áegis Living
Romantic love is not only the domain of the the youth - seniors continue to long for intimacy and affection. Many maintain relationships even in the face of Alzheimer’s. In fact, having one’s significant other around can help muster up old memories and provide a source of…
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The different levels of care provided by Áegis
As your parents get older, it can become increasingly challenging to care for them on your own. For instance, In some circumstances, it’s no longer safe for your mother to live independently, and in other cases, the growing demands of her medical needs - whether it be…
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Finding peace in Life’s Haven
At Áegis Living, one of the main goals is to improve the quality of life for seniors with Alzheimer’s disease. The core of each memory care community is the Life’s Neighborhood program, which was designed to increase enjoyment and enhance general mental, physical and emotional…
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‘Still Alice’ draws awareness to Alzheimer’s
Capturing the devastation of Alzheimer’s disease on film has proven to be a difficult task, but a movie new to the screen Jan. 16 has managed to portray this struggle with compassion and tenderness: “Still Alice.” Based on the novel by Lisa Genova, the movie stars Julianne…
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Caregiver relief: A short-term assisted living stay
If your mom has health issues that get to the stage where she can no longer live alone or conduct the everyday functions of life, a caregiver may need to step in. It can be an overwhelming task. Some even quit their jobs and neglect social life in order to dedicate their time…
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Guilt and denial: Moving a parent with Alzheimer’s to senior care
Alzheimer’s disease affects the mind in many ways, leading to loss of memory, confusion, poor judgment and decision-making skills.
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Infographic: Is Alzheimer’s Disease More Common in Males or Females?
Is Alzheimer’s disease more common in males or females?
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The many care options at Áegis Living
Living a happy, healthy life is about more than just medical care, which is why Áegis Living commits itself to reinventing the way seniorsare treated in assisted living environments. With a mission based on compassion, Áegis’ 30 communities are dedicated to making a difference…
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How Áegis Living amenities enhance senior lifestyles
Many assisted living communities focus solely on health care. After all, making sure residents are healthy is the most important aspect of these centers. But Áegis Living takes a broader approach to care, working to improve all aspects of seniors‘ lives through various tested…
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Exploring Áegis Living Madison’s Brain Exercise Center
While traditional assisted living centers focus on keeping seniors physically healthy, Áegis Living commits itself not only to helping those with Alzheimer’s
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Áegis testimonial interview with Susan Williams
The progression of issues such as dementia, Alzheimer’s disease or arthritis may limit a person’s ability to live independently, requiring the need for assistance with daily living responsibilities. In some cases, an adult child may choose to care for their parent, but at some…
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Are anxiety medications linked to Alzheimer’s?
As the medical community continues to delve further into the field of Alzheimer’s diagnosis and treatment, scientists and doctors have been proposing new potential causes. According to Harvard Health Publishing, reports link two common classes of drugs to dementia…
Read article →Get to Know Dr. Shirley Newell, Chief Medical Officer at Áegis Living
Áegis Living is dedicated to transforming the way people see senior housing by providing those with dementia stress-free […]
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Healthy eating for mental wellness
We all know the foods we eat have an effect on every part of the body. A balanced, nutritious diet provides you with energy for physical activity but also promotes cognitive function, a healthy sleep schedule and better control over your emotions. Poor eating habits can lead to…
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