Golden Pond Assisted Living, Hopkinton, MA

SLR’s Compass Memory Support will be coming to Golden Pond Assisted Living as of July 1^st, serving individuals with mild cognitive impairment and Alzheimer’s disease.

This exciting new venture will expand Compass Memory Support, enabling more individuals to benefit from this innovative program.

Let me know if you want more information.

http://www.alzheimersbeacon.com/2010/06/09/mediterranean-diet-associated-with-reduced-cognitive-decline/

At SLR, residents with Alzheimer’s disease are recognized as individuals with a disabling illness. Treating the symptoms of their disease provides the opportunity to uncover and regain some of their lost abilities. In the right setting with the right support, these individuals can lead active, purposeful and inspiring lives.

At Senior Living Residences, we have a truly holistic approach aiming to improve our residents’ quality of life. Nutrition is one of the most important. SLR is the first assisted living company in the nation to offer the Memory Preservation Nutrition® program, developed by internationally recognized expert Nancy Emerson Lombardo, PhD. With our years of experience, we know there is a better way to provide care for individuals with dementia.

Basically, the report states what experts have been saying for some time now – that we are at the brink of an epidemic that needs to be addressed, and measures need to be set in place so that we as a nation can be better prepared to deal with the impending circumstances as they arrive. Some of the most pressing facts that the report states are:

-         One in eight people over the age of 65 (13 percent) have Alzheimer’s disease.

-         In 2000, there were an estimated 411,000 new (incident) cases of Alzheimer’s disease. For 2010, that number is projected to be 454,000 new cases; by 2030, 615,000; and by 2050, 959,000.

-         An estimated 3.5 million additional formally trained healthcare providers will be needed by 2030 – more than a 35% increase in the current ratio of providers to the total population – just to maintain current levels of staffing.

The numbers are out there. It is time to take action and start preparing for the future needs of our population. I am proud to be part of an organization that has recognized this issue and is actively doing their part to help. SLR and the BU School of Medicine Alzheimer’s Disease Center continue to work together to develop a state-of-the-art research-based senior living environment to care for individuals with Alzheimer’s and work towards creating a brighter future for those currently affected by the disease and the generations yet to come.

The Standish Village will be having a health fair in honor of World Health Day.  This event will be held from 1:00-3:00 p.m. on Wednesday, April 7th. We encourage our community to stop in and receive information from local businesses and enjoy giveaways, raffles, demonstrations, and delicious healthy snacks.

Exhibitors will include: Caritas Carney Hospital, Elder Service Plan, YMCA, Partners Homecare, Eastern Therapeutics, Senior Companion Program, Partnership for Heart Healthy Stroke-Free Massachusetts, Milton Co-Op Adult Day Health Care, and Stil Mee Alzheimer’s Coaching Services.

Location: The Standish Village Assisted Living, 1190 Adams Street, Dorchester, MA, 02124.

We look forward to seeing you there!

A recent study has found that major depression more than doubles the risk factor for dementia in adults living with diabetes. The study article in the Journal of General Internal Medicine noted that depression is common among people with diabetes and advised clinicians to add appropriate screening and treatment measures. Additionally, the study noted the need for exercise as well as weight and blood sugar control to protect people with diabetes from developing cognitive deficits.

It is not known how diabetes and depression interact to result in the increased risk for Alzheimer’s disease and related disorders.

Noting, the link between exercise, diet, and brain health, Senior Living Residences offers an exercise program in all of its communities as well as an innovative nutrition program.

Residents at Senior Living Residences' Standish Village organized a fundraiser to benefit Haiti Relief.

I have a different picture of Alzheimer’s for you today, shared with me by Brooke Patterson, Memory Support Neighborhood (MSN) Program Director at Standish Village, a community owned and managed by Senior Living Residences.

Most days Brooke begins her day by encouraging the residents, living on the MSN, to come to her daily activity program. The day after the earthquake in Haiti, she came into the community and asked the residents to do just that. The residents all looked at her and asked, “What are we going to do?” She smiled and replied, “Something fun,” the response she offers on most days. The residents looked at her and said “Don’t you know what is going on in the world? We shouldn’t be having fun, we need to do something to help!”

More residents of Standish Village who are organizing a food and water drive to benefit haiti Relief efforts

Hearing about the tragic earthquake that occurred in Haiti, the residents were driven to action to offer compassionate assistance to those in need like many of us across the globe. Responding to the crisis, they have organized a community-wide food and water drive to donate to the Haitian Relief efforts.

The resident-directed drive was organized by individuals who are actively engaged, directed in their purpose, and proud of their compassionate efforts. Each one is living with Alzheimer’s disease.