We all forget things from time to time. You can lose your train of thought as you’re talking to someone, forget the name of the song stuck in your head, or just call someone the wrong name. Mistakes like this happen to most of us now and then. But when you notice this happening more […]
“Music gives a soul to the universe, wings to the mind, flight to the imagination and life to everything.” ― Plato No matter your age, music touches everyone. Science has confirmed that as humans, we are hard-wired to have a response to music. Whether you like jazz, classical, pop, rap, blues or a mixture of […]
This June, the Alzheimer’s Association is sponsoring “Alzheimer’s & Brain Awareness Month”. The Alzheimer’s Association is committed to ending Alzheimer’s disease, and finding a cure to stop this deadly disease. Alzheimer’s is a brain disease that causes a slow decline in memory, reasoning skills and thinking. Nearly 6 million Americans suffer from this disease, with […]
Alzheimer’s disease, as defined by the Alzheimer’s Association, is “a brain disease that causes a slow decline in memory, thinking and reasoning skills.” It differs than dementia, although many people think they are the same thing. It is reported that more than 50 million people across the globe live with Alzheimer’s disease or other forms […]
Food is a central component of our lives. We need it to fuel our daily lives, to provide energy and sustenance to survive and to feel good. Food is there for us when we celebrate life’s good moments, and often our go-to comfort when things don’t go our way. Eating a balanced diet can make […]
Memory support for Alzheimer’s and other dementia. Memory loss is something we all experience from time to time. A certain degree of decline in cognitive thinking skills is normal for many people as we age. However, mild cognitive impairment does not affect a person’s ability to function or interact socially. A more serious concern is […]
Life Unrehearsed is our trademarked philosophy for caring for loved ones suffering from Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias. At Evergreen Senior Living, our Decatur, Orland Park and Chillicothe locations provide memory support at The Legacy. At The Legacy, residents facing these challenges The Evergreen Senior Living team wants to share their knowledge of how to […]
As our loved ones age, they are often faced with the realization that they may no longer be as independent as they once were, or would like to be. An ailment may lead to seclusion, and injury may prohibit mobility, and sadness may cause withdrawal. Perhaps your loved one may need help eating, bathing or […]
“Music is the literature of the heart; it commences where speech ends” – Alphonse de Lamartine. While language can vary from place to place, one thing that stands true is that music is used universally. Whether it is the words in the song, the music accompanying, or the memories that are happening while a […]