Laura Dolle is pleased her mother is in memory care at Marjorie P. Lee because she knows she's safe, happy, and is aided by loving caregivers
Marjorie P. Lee participated in Alzheimer's Association/University of Washington research on memory care best practices.
Marjorie P. Lee residents recently were pleased when dining rooms reopened on weekends, as the pandemic faded. More activities also are now available.
Four highly important factors to consider when choosing a memory care home for your parent with Alzheimer's or dementia.
The Longest Day is an annual commemoration and fundraiser by the Alzheimer’s Association to promote awareness of dementia and Alzheimer’s.
Memory care at Marjorie P. Lee's Memory Care households offer care for Alzheimer's and dementia in a person-centered, life-giving way
How can memory care support help families avoid burnout? Professional support can help families shift from quantity time to quality time.
We discuss 3 memory care mistakes that caregivers make on a daily basis with the person they love who has dementia.
The 'Writing Our Memoirs' Group at Marjorie P. Lee convenes monthly, and in between, the members write memoirs that they read. Many share them with family
Older adults, like others, experience Seasonal Affective Disorder between late fall and the spring. There are several ways to lessen its effects.
Positive mental health promotes independence, emotional balance, self-worth, and general well-being; mental wellness means living life to the fullest
Some suggestions about how to cope with becoming a caregiver for spouses when they develop dementia or other health ailments.
We spoke with Marjorie P. Lee Social Services Coordinator Katrina Traylor about many topics, including what she does in her new job and why she enjoys it
Here are some ideas of how to spend time with your grandparents this weekend, on Grandma's Day and Grandpa's Day.
ERS added programs, some involving art, music, and dancing, were added in 2022 to help people with dementia and their caregivers or significant others
Impactful Memory Care: SAIDO Learning® Memory Support Therapy has Relaunched at the Marjorie P. Lee retirement community in Hyde Park
There are ways to ease the stress when communicating with a person you love who has dementia
Hannah McCarren has been a longtime friend of elders. She's the new memory support household coordinator at Marjorie P. Lee. Here's a Q&A with her.
Marjorie P. Lee Retirement Community has its own store, a long-time tradition that has new life in 2022.
A program being offered at Episcopal Retirement Services continuing care retirement communities uses drum circles for stress relief.
Art programs can be a comfortable way for people with dementia & their care partners to socialize & engage in activities in a welcoming environment.
Through these six methods, you can keep sundowning to a minimum and provide comfort and relief for your loved one with dementia.
It's important for people living with dementia to keep socializing, because that helps reduce worsening of symptoms. It's like a memory workout!
Five simple lifestyle changes can make a big difference in the long-term health of your brain.
Here are some tips to make your loved one's new memory care apartment feel like home.
Early detection can help you and your family meet the challenges of dementia and improve your loved one’s outlook.
Being a caregiver is a gratifying experience, but it can be tiring too.
One of the more pressing problems facing people with Alzheimer's disease or another form of dementia is social isolation.
We recently sat down with Shannon Braun, Director of ERS’s Center for Memory Support and Inclusion, to discuss how nutrition can support brain health.
We provide a range of senior living options tailored to your preferences, empowering you to embrace the lifestyle of your choice.
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