How memory care support c...
If you’re caring for a parent diagnosed with Alzheimer’s, then you’re not alone. In fact, ...
If you’re caring for a parent diagnosed with Alzheimer’s, then you’re not alone. In fact, ...
Taking care of an older parent can be a stressful time for everyone involved—to say nothin...
Jim Powers read a childhood remembrance he wrote for the Writing Our Memoirs Group at Marj...
Seasonal Affective Disorder, appropriately known by the acronym SAD, is a form of depressi...
Mental health can be a sensitive topic to tackle at any age—especially when it’s framed as...
Marjorie P. Lee’s new social services coordinator is Katrina Traylor, who is already famil...
Did you know that Grandma's Day is Saturday (Jan. 21), and Grandpa's Day is Sunday? At lea...
Art, music & dancing help the mind and reduce stress. Episcopal Retirement Services’...
Episcopal Retirement Services’ staff and residents recently were excited to relaunch SAIDO...
There are ways to lower the stress... Dementia makes communication difficult and frustra...
Older adults have always been Hannah McCarren’s best friends, starting with her grandmothe...
The tradition continues, and residents are so glad The Corner Store at Marjorie P. Lee r...
HealthRYTHYMS is a stress-reducing drum circle activity enjoyed by residents at Deupree Co...
Sometimes people living with dementia and their care partners just need to get away from t...
Of all the challenges that arise when a loved one has dementia, few are more terrifying fo...
Do you know someone who has been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s or dementia? The Alzheimer’s A...
While making healthier choices has always been important to your overall well-being, docto...
When someone treasured in your life transitions to memory care, helping prepare them for t...
Do you worry that you or a loved one have a memory problem but are unsure if it is too ear...
Being a caregiver is a gratifying experience. Helping someone in need can provide a sense ...
One major problem facing people with Alzheimer's disease or other forms of dementia is soc...
Did you know there may be a connection between what you eat and keeping your brain healthy...
Receiving a dementia or Alzheimer’s disease diagnosis can be frightening. It’s hard to kno...
For many people with dementia and Alzheimer’s disease, moving into residential memory care...
The Teepa Snow Positive Approach to CareⓇ is a care method that the team at Marjorie P. Le...
Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia aren’t always interchangeable. Lewy body d...
In the greater Cincinnati area alone, more than 55,000 people are living with Alzheimer’s ...
Are you exploring different residential memory care communities for a parent or spouse? W...
Pictured: Marjorie P. Lee resident Joanie Thomas. Purposeful living can make all the diff...
Resident Vivian Kline with Debbie MacLean at a Photography Club of Greater Cincinnati show...
When it comes to interacting with a person in your life who has dementia or Alzheimer's di...
While it’s already difficult for some people to be with their older loved ones during the ...
It’s one of the most common stressors for caregivers of people living with dementia or Alz...
It’s no secret that keeping people with dementia engaged with their surroundings — in term...
Our collective understanding of dementia, Alzheimer’s disease, and other cognitive conditi...
All Episcopal Retirement Services (ERS) team members — not just at Marjorie P. Lee (MPL) a...
For those with cognitive disorders like dementia or Alzheimer’s disease, maintaining a hig...
Being diagnosed with dementia or Alzheimer’s often leads to a series of emotions and chang...
Do you know someone who has been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s or dementia? If you don’t, the...
It’s not a secret that early intervention is vital for people facing a diagnosis. After al...
For many people with dementia and their loved ones, there are many unknowns. From the diag...
If someone you love has recently been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s or dementia, please know ...
Could your aging loved one benefit from person-centered memory support in a household sett...
What do impromptu acting performances have to do with providing care for a senior who is l...
When a loved one is diagnosed with dementia, it’s easy and natural to feel many emotions. ...
When someone you love is diagnosed with dementia, it can be equally devastating for them a...
If you’re caring for a parent diagnosed with Alzheimer’s, then you’re not alone. In fact, ...
According to the Alzheimer’s Association, an estimated 5.8 million Americans aged 65 and o...
Short-term rehab programs are a fantastic way to help your loved one regain function and i...
All Episcopal Retirement Services (ERS) team members — not just at Marjorie P. Lee (MPL) b...
Pictured: Wilford Romney and others at the Marjorie P. Lee groundbreaking ceremony. Last ...
About 40% of people over the age of 65 in the United States have memory loss. However, onl...
Are you weighing the benefits of a continuing care retirement community for yourself or a ...
Pictured: In 2019, MPL residents 'graduated' from My Margie Training School. The year 2020...
When a loved one has Alzheimer’s disease or dementia, many families struggle with the unce...
Nearly 2 million Medicare patients — mostly seniors — enter a short-term rehabilitation ...
After an illness or accident which requires your mother to be admitted into a short term r...
Alzheimer’s disease and other dementia-based illnesses have a profound impact on the lives...
We at Marjorie P. Lee Retirement Community continue to be amazed at how our team, resident...
Although June is over and Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month has passed, that doesn’t m...
As a caregiver for an aging parent or spouse with memory loss, safety is your top priority...
There’s no doubt we are living in unprecedented times. Over the last few weeks, however, p...
When researching senior care options for an aging loved one, the best way to compare poten...
Staying healthy is at the top of everyone’s mind right now — but especially for seniors. I...
Studio apartments are often an excellent option for those who are looking for memory care ...
All ERS team members, not just at Marjorie P. Lee but also at other ERS flagship communiti...
No one likes to think about the loss of independence that often accompanies the aging proc...
Since 1963, Marjorie P. Lee has been a place of love and compassion where families in Cinc...
What happens when an older parent or loved one is discharged from the hospital while recov...
If you’re a caregiver for an elderly loved one, you're undoubtedly aware of how demanding ...
The maintenance-free lifestyle of an Episcopal Retirement Services community means residen...
Surely you know about life insurance, and you likely have homeowner’s or renter’s insuranc...
The start of a new year is probably the most common time for goal setting and resolutions....
Moving is never easy. However, for seniors and the people who love them, the move to long-...
Long-term care communities can help seniors make the most of their golden years. Unfortuna...
A growing body of evidence attests to the many benefits of gardening for older adults. Ent...
Could your aging loved one benefit from quality, person-centered care in a household setti...
At Marjorie P. Lee (MPL), we are very aware that different people have different care need...
Family gatherings provide a built-in opportunity to check up on elderly parents and other ...
Millions of people hit the roads, rails or airways every holiday season. If you’re traveli...
Rising life expectancy in the U.S. means that Americans are living longer than ever before...
Baby boomers have a lot on their plates. In addition to raising families and planning for ...
When is retirement care a healthcare service, and when is it a hospitality service? There ...
Many Cincinnati seniors who are no longer able to live independently struggle with the dec...
The words “nursing home” often bring to mind thoughts of colorless, sterile and depressing...
For some seniors, short-term rehab can end up becoming a transition stage to long-term car...
Need fun things to do with your aging loved one now that the weather is warming up? Look n...
Technology is changing the way we live. It helps us stay connected with loved ones—even wh...
US Senator Susan Collins dubbed it a “growing epidemic.” The National Council on Aging (NC...
Rehabilitation plays an invaluable role in helping seniors recovering from illnesses and i...
An estimated one in three Americans will be diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease or dement...
Greying and thinning hair. Reduced sight and reduced hearing. Bones becoming more brittl...
When senior loved ones require more daily nursing care than they could safely receive at h...
Do you have someone with dementia on your holiday shopping list this year? Don't be worr...
While the flu can strike anyone, seniors are at increased risk — both for the disease and ...
Oh, the weather outside is frightful, and no matter just how delightful the fire may be, w...
One of the keys to keeping your mind limber is regular mental exercise. Your muscles nee...
Baby Boomers have a lot on their plates. In addition to raising families and planning for ...
When elderly patients are discharged from the hospital following an injury, illness or sur...
We’ve reached a milestone here at Marjorie P. Lee senior living community: Our $20 million...
(Photos: Gary Kessler) Here at Marjorie P. Lee, we offer a full suite of person-centered c...
As Grandparents Day approaches on Sept. 9, you and your children may be interested in cele...
If your parent is living with Alzheimer’s or some other form of dementia, you might think ...
Of all the challenges that arise when a loved one has dementia, few are more terrifying fo...
In June, you may have seen people in Cincinnati wearing a lot of purple. Wonder why? June ...
Marjorie P. Lee's certified art therapist, Janet Kempf, helped develop the art therapy pro...
Is your senior loved one starting to exhibit advanced symptoms of Alzheimer's dementia? It...
It can be hard to come to terms with a parent's age-related memory loss. It can be even mo...
Dementia caregiving isn't an easy endeavor. As your loved one's disease progresses, it wil...
In his career as a cognitive psychologist and University of Cincinnati professor, Dan Whee...
If you’ve attended our Refresh Your Soul dementia caregiving conference either of the past...
Aging is inevitable. No one ever said it was easy. As our senior loved ones' bodies and ...
For seniors, healthy aging isn't just dependent upon their physical health. It's also de...
Age-related memory loss is disconcerting enough. Memory loss due to Alzheimer's or other...
"Think positive, and you'll feel positive," many positive aging experts say. We can obse...
We've talked a lot lately about ways that people and organizations in Cincinnati can pro...
Where does the time go? 2017 got by us quickly, didn't it, Cincinnati seniors? But 2018 pr...
The wonderful thing about science is that it's never finished. The pursuit of knowledge ...
So, just what is the difference between assisted living and memory care? Our memory care...
For family caregivers of seniors with dementia or age-related memory loss, the winter ho...
Well, Cincinnati seniors, we made it. Here we are once again at the end of the year. The s...
It can be disconcerting to realize you have a gap in your memory or to notice it in someon...
You’re in a rush, stressed out and running late on an already-busy day. Now, you’re on you...
There are many claims out there — on click-bait websites, on Facebook and Twitter, in radi...
Gobble, gobble! Thanksgiving is almost here and here at our Cincinnati retirement communit...
If your elderly loved one is living with advanced age-related dementia or Alzheimer’s di...
Although there are quite a few myths about Alzheimer’s disease and dementia care floating ...
Depression is a common problem among older adults and it’s one that, unfortunately, doesn’...
When it comes to Alzheimer’s disease and dementia disorders, plenty of myths, misconceptio...
Boo! Here we are in October. The leaves are turning brilliant colors, there’s a chill in...
If you've recently found yourself in the position of having to care for an elderly loved o...
As we roll into September, we here at Marjorie P. Lee Retirement Community want to help yo...
Welcome to (almost) autumn! It’s hard to believe that 2017 is already over three-quarters ...
Burnout and empathy fatigue are significant challenges for family caregivers and professio...
Maybe you’re having back or neck surgery to correct years of damage and chronic pain. Or y...
You’ve probably been following all our updates about the planned renovations here at Marjo...
🌕 🌖 🌗 🌘 🌑 🌒 🌓 🌔 Total Solar Eclipse - August 21st August at the Marjorie P. Lee R...
Usually, brothers and sisters are helpful sources of support for family caregivers. But no...
Mom’s calling from upstairs again. For goodness’ sakes, I was just up there! Now she needs...
When you’re a senior care provider, you find that people often ask your opinion about deci...
When a senior loved one is diagnosed with age-related dementia or Alzheimer’s disease, cho...
(Join us in the Chapel, this and every Wednesday afternoon, for Yoga with Patty.) Happy 4t...
As we get ready for the Alzheimer’s Association’s annual fundraising and awareness event, ...
Marjorie P. Lee Retirement Community is honored to have been chosen by LeadingAge Ohio to ...
(Inspiring Minds Through Art — a visual art therapy program which pairs residents with vol...
(Group Outing: Thursday June 22nd, Cincinnati Opera’s performance of La Boheme ) The summe...
May is Skin Cancer Detection and Prevention Month. Why do we need a month dedicated to rai...
Osteoporosis, or brittle bones, is a serious problem for many seniors living in Cincinnati...
May is American Stroke Awareness Month. And we need such a month, because strokes and othe...
When relatives or friends are diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease or other dementia disorde...
It’s been quite a journey. You’ve made it through a major surgery or illness, spent days, ...
If you have an elderly loved one with Alzheimer's or dementia, you’re first concerned with...
Forgetfulness is common among elderly people. But how can you tell the difference between ...
Here we are in May. Hard to believe that 2017 is almost half over, isn’t it? But we’re kee...
Batter up! If you’re a senior living in Cincinnati, you know that April means it’s . . ....
Dementia care and memory support have historically been difficult to provide. Alzheimer’s ...
Forgetfulness is common among elderly people. But how can you tell the difference between ...
Stress and fatigue can be significant challenges for people who provide care for seniors w...
If you’re the adult child or part-time caregiver of a senior living in Cincinnati, how c...
Laissez les bons temps rouler! It’s almost Mardi Gras, and after that, spring is just ar...
Many Midwesterners experience the winter blues. The days are short, cold and gray. Peopl...
January is National Glaucoma Awareness Month, so we thought we should take a moment today ...
Many seniors living in Cincinnati today have chronic heart disease. Indeed, much of the su...
(March of the Penguins will be shown in the Event Center at 7 p.m. on Sunday, Jan. 8.) H...
It’s flu season in Cincinnati. Although influenza is present year-round in the environment...
What do you get for a Cincinnati senior who resides in assisted living? It can be quite a ...
Here we are, at the end of the year. And what a year it’s been. The staff and resident...
Holidays can be times of sadness for your elderly parents or other loved ones, especially ...
People who serve as caregivers for the elderly have a lot to deal with. That’s especially ...
Every November, we mark National Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness Month. It was first designa...
It’s the first week of November and Thanksgiving is just around the corner! 🦃 We’re th...
Marjorie P. Lee retirement community resident Dan Wheeler knows that no one can see everyt...
Fall-related injuries are a significant concern for older people. About 1 in 4 Americans a...
Trick or treat! 🎃 It’s October, and that means it’s time for some spooky fun for seniors ...
Full-time caregivers find themselves feeling guilty when they think about finding other ar...
The autumnal equinox is just days away. Seniors living in Cincinnati can expect cool, wet ...
You’re a senior who needs a hip or a knee replaced. Or you’re considering surgery to fix a...
(Winton Woods group outing: Tue. September 20 - Photo credit: Sherry Lachelle) Here we are...
