At the beginning of May, our team attended The Art of Making Memories, a beautiful benefit hosted by the Alzheimer’s Association of Greater Cincinnati, inspired by its Memories in the Making ® program. With live entertainment and the opportunity to bid on unique framed artwork created by those battling Alzheimer’s and dementia, we were proud to come together with others … Read More
The Kenwood by Senior Star Brings Mobile Virtual Dementia Tour to Cincinnati
The Kenwood by Senior Star team joined forces with Second Wind Dreams, an international nonprofit organization, to bring a mobile version of the Virtual Dementia Tour® to Cincinnati. It is the third U.S. mobile offering of the program, launching first … <!– Continue reading –>
Mobile Virtual Dementia Tour: What You Need to Know
Imagine a slow, steady prickly sensation at the bottoms of your feet. You lift your head to observe your surroundings, only your vision is dark and blurry around the edges. You feel as though you’re looking through small slits, and … <!– Continue reading –>
Miss USA 2015 Visits The Kenwood to Celebrate The Longest Day
This summer solstice, The Kenwood by Senior Star joined together for its fifth annual celebration of the Alzheimer’s Association’s The Longest Day. While those living with Alzheimer’s or dementia and their caregivers face a challenging journey, The Longest Day is … <!– Continue reading –>
Sunrise-to-Sunset, The Kenwood Celebrates The Longest Day
On June 20, The Kenwood by Senior Star team will gather for its fifth annual celebration of the Alzheimer’s Association’s The Longest Day, a sunrise-to-sunset team event held on the summer solstice. The day is meant to symbolize the challenging … <!– Continue reading –>
Modern Technology’s Positive Effects on Memory Care
Within the time you finish reading this, Alzheimer’s disease has been diagnosed in approximately three people. Advancements in modern technology, however, can have a positive effect on memory care and those affected, by improving quality of life and even slowing … <!– Continue reading –>
10 Symptoms and Warning Signs of Alzheimer’s
No matter the time of year, visiting with aging parents is both rewarding and eye-opening. It is exciting to see loved ones, but adult children are also more apt to notice disconcerting differences in their parents’ behavior. Sadly, as parents … <!– Continue reading –>
Destination Programming at The Kenwood by Senior Star
At The Kenwood by Senior Star, our team takes pride in delivering an innovative and holistic approach to memory care. From fostering a sense of community to supporting living well, our team believes in offering diverse programing to create a … <!– Continue reading –>
Why I Walk to End Alzheimer’s by Tom Rotz
Every year, The Alzheimer’s Association Walk to Ends Alzheimer’s is the world’s largest event to raise awareness and funds for Alzheimer’s research, support and care. Walks are held in more than 600 communities nationwide, including Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky. … <!– Continue reading –>
Five Tips for Dementia Care Partners
On Saturday, May 9, Beth Nolan, PhD, will offer a guest lecture at The Kenwood by Senior Star on “How to speak Alzheimer’s” from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. She will discuss brain changes that affect interactions or communication with environments, … <!– Continue reading –>