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
Examining the Link Between Poor Sleep and Alzheimer’s
More than one in three Americans aren’t getting enough sleep, regularly logging less than the recommended seven hours of shut-eye each night. While many of us have experienced common symptoms of fatigue, irritability or poor concentration after a restless night, a recent article from CNN Health revealed sleep deprivation may have serious long-term consequences. According to the article, a recent … 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
Mobile VDT visits First Responders on International Second Wind Dreams Day
In recognition of International Second Wind Dreams Day, celebrated annually on Sept. 14, The Kenwood by Senior Star took its Mobile Virtual Dementia Tour® (VDT) on the road, visiting Greater Cincinnati emergency service providers to bring awareness to the symptoms of Alzheimer’s and dementia. Powered by international nonprofit Second Wind Dreams®, The Kenwood’s Mobile VDT is a scientifically-proven educational tool … Read More
3 Dementia Breakthroughs You Need to Know
One of the biggest headlines that emerged from the 2017 Alzheimer’s Association International Conference® (AAIC) suggested that one in three cases of dementia is preventable. This week, The Dr. Oz Show invited a panel of experts to provide insight on the latest prevention breakthroughs during its annual Alzheimer’s Summit. The featured “Alzheimer’s Offense Team” included: Rudy Tanzi, Neurology Professor at … Read More