Summer is a fun time of year and perfect for spending time with friends and family, but a hot topic for The Kenwood this time of year is summer safety among seniors. We covered a few safety tips in a previous blog post, but here are a few more to keep you cool and healthy. When drinking fluids, avoid caffeine … Read More
Tips for Digitizing your VHS Tapes
We love to save our memories and doing so is prevalent more than ever in the age of social media and technology. But for some of us, we may have those moments captured on VHS tapes and those unfortunately don’t last forever. Looking to digitize your videos? You’ll find some helpful advice from AARP’s Digitize Your VHS Tapes Before It’s … 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
Songs by Heart Shares Musical Memories with Residents
On Sunday, March 26, The Kenwood by Senior Star residents were fortunate to experience a program not yet offered in Ohio: Songs by Heart. Emily Becker, its artistic administrator, contacted us to ask if she could share the program with … <!– Continue reading –>
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 –>
When and How to Have “The Talk” About Moving into Senior Living
We all know it – growing older is inevitable. Sadly, there comes a point in time where our wants, needs and abilities change, and though it is a normal way of life, these changes are sometimes difficult to accept. Therefore, … <!– Continue reading –>
Guest Blog Post: Rx – The Gift of Time
By Dick Edwards, Retired Mayo Clinic Eldercare Specialist, Speaker, and Author of “Mom, Dad… Can We Talk? Insight and Perspectives to Help Us Do What’s Best for Our Aging Parents” and “My Grandparent: A Life & Times Journal for Grandchildren of All Ages.” … <!– Continue reading –>
Dr. Nussbaum’s Essential Lifestyle Factors for Brain Health
Dr. Paul Nussbaum, clinical neuropsychologist and Adjunct Professor of Neurological Surgery at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, recently visited The Kenwood by Senior Star. His book, “Save Your Brain,” was named to AARP’s list of “Top Five Books … <!– Continue reading –>