Senior Living Residences, www.seniorlivingresidences.com,  recently received a Recognition Award from  the Boston University School of Medicine’s Alzheimer’s Disease Center (BU ADC), www.bu.edu/alzresearch. The Award was presented to SLR for its contribution to Alzheimer’s disease research and community outreach, including the research and education initiatives of the  BU ADC. The BU ADC is one of the 31 National Institute on Aging funded Alzheimer’s Disease Centers nationwide.

Dr. Robert Stern, Associate Professor of  Neurology and Co-Director of the Alzheimer’s Disease Clinical and Research Program at BU ADC, presented the award, saying that he viewed, “SLR as one of the most innovative and expert senior living and Alzheimer’s care organizations in the country.” SLR’s innovative focus on Alzheimer’s care is research-based. Affiliations with nationally recognized academic programs such as the BU ADC inform the cutting edge programs that residents receive.

The holiday season brings a sense of joyful anticipation for family gatherings, timeworn traditions and activities. Celebrating the holidays remains an important aspect of life for someone living with Alzheimer’s disease (AD). There are some simple considerations that can make the holidays enjoyable for the individual with AD as well as their caregivers: Read more…

Caring for seniors with Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias is something we take very seriously at Senior Living Residences. Four of our assisted living communities have specialized residential programs located within secure wings of their buildings that cater to seniors with memory loss. Read more…