Wellness isn’t one-dimensional. Although, experts have varying ideas on the number of dimensions and their names, but they typically agree on six core factors, or the six dimensions of wellness commonly cited include occupational, social, physical, spiritual, emotional and intellectual. These dimensions are important for a healthy life. We’ll look at each one in more detail. At Anthem Senior Living… Read More
Engaging in productive activities can help seniors suffering from Alzheimer’s disease or a similar form of dementia- feel empowered and independent. As the older adult requires more assistance with the activities of daily life, depression may creep in and they may lose interest in the world around them. Help your loved one feel positive and successful by structuring their days… Read More
People don’t always feel comfortable accepting that they have a condition especially when it is a serious mental illness likebipolar disorder or schizophrenia thatthey’ve been newly diagnosed with. This isn’t uncommon and most people eventually accept the diagnosis. Sometimes, the rejection is long-lasting, and it’s not simply denial that’s causing a person to reject the facts, it’s a condition called… Read More
Sundown syndrome affects people in the mid to late stages of Alzheimer’s disease and related forms of dementia. When you are with someone with Alzheimer’s disease, you may notice changes in ways they act in the late afternoon or early evening. This is called by doctors sundowning or sundown syndrome. Fading light seems to be the trigger with the symptoms… Read More