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“Self-Care” with the Help of a Caregiver Support Group

Of the many challenges that family caregivers must face on a daily basis, perhaps the greatest—and least addressed—is the[…]

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Aspen’s Unique Approach to Memory Care

Memory care takes a team, and it takes a special approach to really benefit those dealing with Alzheimer’s and[…]

Senior Summer Health
Finding The Right Senior Care Solution

There comes a time when family caregivers find it is necessary to help their aging parent choose the right[…]

Helping Seniors Prevent Falls
Helping Seniors Prevent Falls

Did you know that most falls happen in or around your own home? According to the Centers for Disease[…]

6 Tips for Avoiding Caregiver Guilt Through the Holidays

Holidays are a time for family gatherings, fun traditions, and the holiday spirit. Unfortunately, holidays can also be stressful[…]

Sundowning: How you can help your loved one - Sunbeam in the fall trees
Sundowning: How you can help your loved one

Behavior “Sundowning” or Sundowners Syndrome, is a term used to describe a state of confusion and anxiety which typically[…]

Bill and Julie during a reminiscing activity at Aspen Senior Day Center
Bill Enjoys Staying Busy at Aspen Senior Day Center

Bill is one of the seniors who attends Aspen Senior Day Center each day of the week. He is[…]

Where words fail, music speaks.
Music Positively Affects Seniors Dealing with Dementia

Aspen Senior Day Center – Music Positively Affects Seniors Dealing with Dementia According to the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America,[…]

What is Vascular Dementia?

Vascular Dementia is the second most commonly diagnosed form of dementia (after Alzheimer’s) and it’s estimated it accounts for[…]

Keeping Seniors Hydrated this Summer

Now that it’s summer and the heat is rising, we’ve been thinking about an important topic –  keeping seniors hydrated![…]