News & Blogs
Information about senior living and memory care is scattered all over the internet, making it hard to find one comprehensive resource. If you’ve been looking for information on senior brain health and wellness, positive aging and memory support at every stage, visit our News & Blogs page frequently.
What Do I Do If My Loved One with Dementia Doesn’t Recognize Me?
By Beverly Theis, LCSW, Director of Resident and Family Support
One of the most difficult moments of each ...
Love Where You Live: Serving Nashville Seniors for Over 50 Years
Who doesn’t want to love where they live – especially in retirement? This is the time of your life when you should ...
5 Ways to Help Grandkids Get Ready for the School Year
The summer’s almost over, and you know what that means ... it’s almost back-to-school time. If you’re a senior ...
Fun in the Sun: Top 5 Nashville Summer Activities
If you’re planning a trip to Nashville, have just moved here or are a long-term resident simply wondering what fun ...
Dementia Caregiver Break Options
By Judy Given, Abe’s Garden and Park Manor Director of Campus Development
It can be challenging for caregivers ...
Seven Tips for Staying Safe in the Summer Heat
Summer is heating up, and that means it’s time to keep an eye on the thermostat, grab a cool glass of lemonade and ...
In-Home Dementia Care Partner Selection and On-boarding
By Vicky Raines, Director of Resident Services
It’s important for caregivers to accept support during the ...
Going Green: Indoor Gardening Ideas for Apartment Living
Gardening is a hobby that many enjoy. From vegetables to florals to succulents and more, gardening is a great ...
Volunteering in a Memory Care Community is Priceless
Volunteering can seem impossible, but is so very possible
Susan Burdorf, Volunteer Coordinator
Sometimes ...
Offering Assisted Living Services That Support Your Independence
Being independent is a desire we all have, no matter how young or old we are. Yet as we age, it becomes more and ...
Why Music Is a Powerful Engagement Tool for Individuals with Dementia
By Genevieve Scott, MT-BC, Abe’s Garden Life Engagement Coordinator and Music Therapist
The power of music is ...
Mom with dementia is in a downward spiral at the hospital, what do I do now?
By Judy Given, Abe’s Garden and Park Manor Director of Campus Development
I recently spoke with a man looking ...