The holidays can be filled with love and joy – especially as many reconnect with family members they haven’t seen in a while. It’s also a time when adult children are more likely to notice differences in their parent’s behavior. While it’s normal to experience memory loss as a result of aging, this natural phenomenon is considerably different than Alzheimer’s … Read More
In it to End it: The Kenwood Walks to End Alzheimer’s
Over the weekend, The Kenwood by Senior Star joined hundreds of Cincinnatians for a cause close to our hearts: Alzheimer’s. The Alzheimer’s Association Walk to End Alzheimer’s® is the largest fundraising event in the world that raises money to support Alzheimer’s care and research. Each day, The Kenwood works with residents who are affected by the disease – whether they’re … Read More
Coming together for the Walk to End Alzheimer’s®
The Alzheimer’s Association Walk to End Alzheimer’s® returns to Cincinnati this Saturday, Oct. 7. Held annually in over 600 communities, the Walk is the largest event in the world that raises awareness and funds for Alzheimer’s. More than 5 million Americans are currently living with Alzheimer’s, a type of dementia that causes problems with memory, thinking and behavior. In America, … Read More
Caregiver Writes Open Letter to Alzheimer’s
On October 7, The Kenwood by Senior Star staff, residents and their families will head to Sawyer Point for the Cincinnati Tri-State Walk to End Alzheimer’s®. Held annually in more than 600 communities nationwide, the Walk invites participants of all ages to join the fight to #EndALZ by raising awareness and funds for Alzheimer’s care, support and research. With a … Read More
Tips to Ending Dementia’s Stigma
Once an older loved one starts losing their memory, it can take an emotional toll on their family. Family members may find themselves confronted not only with the difficulty of losing integral memories, but also with important tasks – such as a will, power of attorney and more – that must be addressed. As family members wonder what’s next, they … Read More
Memories in the Making® art program at The Kenwood
The Kenwood by Senior Star offers a multitude of senior living programs, but we’re exceptionally proud to be one of the few greater Cincinnati senior care communities to provide the Memories in the Making® program (MIM) through the Alzheimer’s Association. Art is a powerful activity for the mind and its purpose is to evoke emotion. For the viewer, emotion is … Read More
The Kenwood Commemorates The Longest Day by Rocking Around the Clock
Summer is nearly here and The Kenwood is putting a spin on rocking around the clock during The Longest Day on Wednesday, June 21. According to the Alzheimer’s Association, over 15 million unpaid caregivers provided 18.2 billion hours of unpaid care in 2016. The Longest Day, which was created by the Alzheimer’s Association, recognizes the summer solstice, but more importantly … Read More
Auction and Program Give Artists with Alzheimer’s Purpose
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
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 –>
Five Questions with Miss USA 2015, Olivia Jordan
Miss USA 2015, Olivia Jordan, will join us at The Kenwood by Senior Star this upcoming Monday, June 20 for our Longest Day festivities. In advance of her visit , which will include a special presentation for residents, she answered … <!– Continue reading –>
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