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Scientific Articles and Industry Journals

The Journal of Post-Acute and Long-Term Care Medicine: “A Quality Improvement System to Manage Feeding Assistance Care in Assisted-Living”

The Gerontologist: Managing Person-Centered Dementia Care in an Assisted Living Facility: Staffing and Time Considerations

A 24-hour Lighting Scheme for Older Adults

“A System for Managing Staff and Quality of Dementia Care in Assisted Living Facilities”

Annual Reports

2019 Annual Report (PDF)

2018 Annual Report (PDF)

2017 Annual Report (PDF)

2016 Annual Report (PDF)

2015 Annual Report (PDF)

This week’s featured Abe’s Garden blog:

Joining a memory care day program

Following a tour of The Club, Abe’s Garden’s adult day program, I often hear, “Wow, this would be great for my dad, but he refuses to try anything new. How do I get him to agree to try it?” This

Tips on Keeping Someone with Dementia Engaged

By Brenda Nagey, Director of Life Engagement, Abe’s Garden and Park Manor “Mom is bored. She can’t follow the story on TV or when reading. What else can I offer her?” You can simplify tasks similar

Can Mom & Dad Stay Together in Senior Living?

By Judy Given, Director of Campus Development at Park Manor and Abe’s Garden “…in sickness and in health, until death do us part.” This vow was spoken by many of our parents on their wedding day. For

Responding to Repeated Questions from Someone with Dementia

By Beverly Theis, LCSW, Abe's Garden and Park Manor Director of Resident and Family Support It can be very frustrating when a loved one with dementia repeatedly asks the same question. When this

Keeping the love of art alive in individuals with dementia

By Brenda Nagey, Abe’s Garden and Park Manor Director of Life Engagement, Abe’s Garden and Park Manor How can I bring arts back into my loved one’s life who used to paint but now has vision problems

Difference in Traditional Assisted Living and Memory Care

By Judy Given, Abe’s Garden and Park Manor Director of Campus Development I often hear families remark, “I think my loved one needs assisted living, but don’t think his dementia is to the point yet

Dementia Caregiver Tip: Continue to Incorporate Interests

by Chris Coelho, Senior Director of Quality Analysis “My loved one with dementia doesn’t want to do anything at home anymore. All they want to do is watch TV.” This is a common phrase we hear about

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 for support in figuring out what his mother currently needs. She’s a 90-year old with

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 no secret to team members and families visiting Abe's Garden. Walking down the hall, you

Volunteering in a Memory Care Community is Priceless

Volunteering can seem impossible, but is so very possible Susan Burdorf, Volunteer Coordinator Sometimes fitting everything we have to do into a day seems like it is impossible and that 24 hours can

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