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
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
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 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 –>
Sinus Congestion and Dementia: Is There A Link?
By Tom Rotz Sinus congestion. Sore feet. Loose dentures. These may seem like minor issues, but results from a 10-year study of more than 7,200 cognitively-healthy 65-year-olds show that these problems could lead to an increased risk of developing dementia. … <!– Continue reading –>