We communicate with others every day, but overcoming any communication barriers can be difficult – especially with a loved one that has dementia. Not only do we have trouble communicating with them, but more importantly, they also have trouble communicating with us. The Kenwood by Senior Star’s executive director, Tom Rotz, was featured in a column on McKnight’s Senior Living … Read More
Coping with Dementia as a Caregiver
An initial diagnosis of dementia can be daunting for a person and their loved ones, as it can cause emotional and physical stress for family members and potential caregivers. If you plan to be a caregiver for your loved one with dementia, here are several tips we recommend to help you cope with a dementia diagnosis: Do your homework. Dementia … 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
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 –>
The Difference Between Aging and Dementia
During the aging process, our parents and elderly relatives may experience incremental changes in their cognitive abilities. While some of these changes are completely normal, others could be early signs of dementia. Below is a graphic that illustrates some common … <!– 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 –>
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 –>
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 –>