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
4 Signs it Might be the Right Time for Memory Care
There comes a time when many caregivers must consider whether or not their loved one or parent needs to move into a memory care community. While there is no definitive answer, there are a handful of signs that could indicate … <!– Continue reading –>
Creative Writing Corner – featuring Edith Samuels
Each week, many of our residents meet for Creative Writing Group with Lisa McKenzie. The class offers a creative outlet and the opportunity to flex their writing muscles. This month, we’d like to highlight a poem written by resident Edith Samuels, … <!– Continue reading –>
Understanding Dementia: Symptoms, Diagnosing, Treating and More
Every 66 seconds, someone in the United States develops Alzheimer’s disease. In fact, more than 5 million Americans are living with it currently. Despite its ubiquity, both Alzheimer’s disease and dementia are often surrounded by misconceptions and confusion regarding their … <!– Continue reading –>
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 –>
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 –>