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Do you have a loved one with dementia or Alzheimer’s disease? You may hear all the time ...
Do you have a loved one with dementia or Alzheimer’s disease? You may hear all the time ...
We’ve looked at many factors that affect aging adults’ health on this blog, including phys...
Moving a family member with dementia or Alzheimer’s disease into a memory care household c...
All Episcopal Retirement Services (ERS) team members — not just at the Episcopal Church Ho...
What is a continuing care retirement community, and is it right for you? As you begin to e...
Caption: Beverly Edwards, Senior Executive Director of Residential Healthcare at the Episc...
“Living Well into the Future” isn’t just about physical fitness. It’s about maintaining al...
Pictured: Dudley Square resident Suzanne Padgett. Retiring is a goal for so many people, ...
When it comes to health and wellness, many people immediately think of exercise. While tha...
There comes the point when they begin to think of all the ways they can live well into the...
Pictured: A rendering of the upcoming ECH Amenity Garden. The Master Plan that we announc...
Pictured: ECH resident M.L. Gorman lives well into the future by tending to her garden. I...
Many seniors aspire to age positively or, as the Episcopal Church Home (ECH) in Louisville...
Pictured: Elizabeth Pace with Dudley Square Resident Anne Vanderburgh. All Episcopal Reti...
Whether your musical tastes run to Bing Crosby, Bon Jovi, Elvis, or the Eagles, the song “...
Podcasts may be most popular with the younger set, but adults aged 55 and over are beginni...
Maybe you and your loved ones were already talking about senior living options, or perhaps...
As loved ones age, it’s vital that they stay active and engaged as much as possible. Not o...
Pictured: ECH residents Jean and Ben Matthews celebrate their 70th wedding anniversary wit...
For many people, volunteering is a key part of living a fulfilled life. Whether you volunt...
You may recall that in February we unveiled the “Episcopal Church Home Master Plan.” Appro...
Nowadays, the world is becoming more and more digital. While it can sometimes be hard to s...
Caring for our senior loved ones can be an incredibly rewarding endeavor. Whether caregivi...
It may feel like the entire world is focused on COVID-19, but the coronavirus isn’t the on...
Creating a safe home environment for loved ones with memory loss can seem like a daunting ...
As hard as it can be to believe it, some people are taking advantage of the worldwide coro...
The vast majority of seniors have a strong desire to maintain their independence. And with...
From auto to home, you probably already have a few different kinds of insurance. But have ...
Consistent, lifelong learning is becoming ever more important in day-to-day life. Whether ...
Life at the Episcopal Church Home offers all the comforts of home with the high standard o...
The maintenance-free lifestyle of an Episcopal Retirement Services community means residen...
When you hear the word “aging,” many different associations probably come to mind. Maybe y...
Seeing an older loved one have a lapse in memory can be worrisome — but it doesn’t necessa...
If you work as a nurse, you’re probably already aware of the demand for qualified nursing ...
In a perfect world, we’d get along perfectly with our aging parents all the time. In the w...
No one likes to think about the loss of independence that often accompanies the aging proc...
The holidays are coming up, and family gatherings provide a built-in opportunity to check ...
It may be the “most wonderful time of the year,” but the holiday season is not without its...
A dementia diagnosis can be life-changing. However, it can also be an opportunity to gain ...
As more families struggle with the challenges of Alzheimer’s disease and dementia, memory ...
The transport bus at Episcopal Church Home (ECH) in Louisville got a makeover this past sp...
Since 1881, Episcopal Church Home has been a place of love and compassion where families i...
Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia continue to have a monumental impact on so...
If you’re looking for a retirement community, personal care home or memory care in Louisvi...
The long-awaited arrival of warm weather in Louisville means different things for differen...
When considering memory care for your loved one with Alzheimer’s or dementia, it’s normal ...
Caregiver life can be wonderfully meaningful and fulfilling. But this doesn’t mean it’s no...
The weather is warming up, which means summer vacation will be here before we know it. Whe...
Every month, Episcopal Church Home boasts a full calendar of activities for seniors. There...
Early diagnosis of Alzheimer’s or dementia provides many advantages, including access to t...
If you or an aging loved one was at risk for high cholesterol, high blood pressure or anot...
Today’s personal care options for seniors are very different than those of 50, 25 or even ...
Many older adults voice a strong desire to “age in place.” However, while it’s sometimes p...
All long-term care communities aren’t created equal. Which begs the question: How do you f...
Aging.com recently declared senior living to be “the first priority every senior should ...
When residents gather at the Feet to the Fire Writers’ Workshops® at Episcopal Church Home...
There are some days that I can’t get the motivation to call Mom on the phone. I never know...
The holiday season is upon us. And while the season brings the promise of all things merry...
When a senior in your family is diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease or another form of cogn...
All memory care centers aren’t created equal. In fact, according to Kansas Advocates for B...
Photograph by Gary Kessler Seniors playing bingo is a common stereotype of retirement comm...
In a perfect world, our elderly loved ones would be able to stay in their cherished homes ...
Aging isn’t cheap, especially when you factor in everything from healthcare to living arra...
Do you think of retirement communities as a last resort? Whether for a parent, grandparent...
This year marked a milestone for Episcopal Church Home: We won one of Louisville Business ...
A diagnosis of dementia or Alzheimer’s in an elderly loved one can feel overwhelming — and...
Of all the decisions you make with your parents, few carry more weight than the choice of ...
Family caregivers of seniors with moderate to severe memory loss often struggle to define ...
In June, you may have seen people in Louisville wearing a lot of purple. That’s because it...
When the time comes for your senior loved one to be placed in residential memory care for ...
Many Louisville families worry about paying for memory care when their older loved ones ar...
When your older parent is diagnosed with Alzheimer's, what steps should you take? Suddenly...
In our nation's health care system, having proper, up-to-date documentation on file with ...
Thanks to modern medicine, new tech, the availability of taxpayer-funded safety net servic...
We all want our senior loved ones to be happy and healthy, so that they can age positively...
As you may have noticed, in preparation for Episcopal Retirement Services' Refresh Your So...
"Getting older is great!" said few people over the age of 21, ever. But are most of us wro...
If there's one question that every senior asks him- or herself, it's how to feel young aga...
Happy New Year, Louisville! My oh my, where did 2017 go? We're looking forward to another ...
Family members who are new to dealing with a loved one's dementia often ask us: "How do yo...
For nearly a century and a half, Louisville seniors and their families have looked to the ...
If your senior loved one is living in the Louisville area with dementia, Alzheimer's, or a...
It's the holidays — the time when many families separated by distance come back together a...
A new diagnosis of dementia or Alzheimer’s is often as hard for families to accept and pro...
Many new grads and mid-career healthcare workers haven’t considered a career in elder care...
Seniors and families in Louisville have long recognized that the care we provide here at E...
It’s November, and that means all of us here at Episcopal Church Home (ECH) are giving tha...
Many college students and recent graduates — even those interested in working in health ca...
What should I do after I’ve been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s dementia? If you’ve recently l...
Age-related dementia is a difficult condition to manage. Alzheimer’s dementia can be even ...
Not all Louisville retirement homes offer the same services, and that can be confusing to ...
As Louisville’s premier memory care experts, we at Episcopal Church Home know that hearing...
There’s a lot of confusion in the public about the difference between dementia and Alzheim...
Did you know that breast cancer affects older women disproportionately more than it does t...
Boo! Here we are in October. The leaves are turning brilliant colors, there’s a chill in t...
Alzheimer’s dementia doesn’t always target people of advanced years. Sometimes, it strikes...
It’s unfortunate, but not uncommon, to feel shamed by others when you opt to place your el...
As our country’s population continues to skew older, we’re facing a nationwide shortage of...
If you’re an Episcopal Church Home resident, or if your senior loved one is living here in...
As Louisville residents know all too well, mid- to late summer temperatures here routinely...
Cole T. is a 45-year-old married man, living with his stay-at-home wife, Lisa, and three s...
Online scams. Telephone fraud. Adware, malware, computer viruses and worms. Bogus tech sup...
Stress, fatigue and burnout are significant challenges for many who take care of their agi...
When senior loved ones require more daily personal care than they could safely receive at ...
A growing number of Kentucky seniors — an estimated 95,000 by 2025 — are living with Alz...
Many Louisville families looking for a care provider for their older loved ones begin thei...
Louisville families faced with the need to move a senior loved one into residential memory...
Are you considering a move to an personal care center in Louisville? Many older people jus...
Dementia and Alzheimer’s are never easy for families to deal with. In addition to the phys...
Many Louisville and Kentucky seniors wonder, when considering a move into a retirement com...
Much has been said and written about addressing the medical needs of the elderly. But what...
How do you know when the time has come to move your older loved one into residential memor...
The number of families affected by Alzheimer’s is large and growing. According to the Alzh...
When it's time for an elderly loved one with dementia or Alzheimer’s to move to a retireme...
