Karen Travis, our assistant executive director at The Kenwood by Senior Star, was recently awarded the distinguished Assisted Living Administrator of the Year award at the American College of Healthcare Administrators (ACHCA) Ohio chapter’s annual executive leadership summit. The award … <!– Continue reading –>
Destination Programming at The Kenwood by Senior Star
At The Kenwood by Senior Star, our team takes pride in delivering an innovative and holistic approach to memory care. From fostering a sense of community to supporting living well, our team believes in offering diverse programing to create a … <!– Continue reading –>
Five Tips for Dementia Care Partners
On Saturday, May 9, Beth Nolan, PhD, will offer a guest lecture at The Kenwood by Senior Star on “How to speak Alzheimer’s” from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. She will discuss brain changes that affect interactions or communication with environments, … <!– Continue reading –>
How Music Can Unlock a Path to the Past – Senior Star Music and Memory Program
Apple unveiled its very first iPod 13 years ago. Now, it’s one of the most recognizable products on the tech market with more than five different models and various generations. Here at The Kenwood, we’re utilizing this compact, portable media … <!– Continue reading –>
A Big Day, with a Bigger Message
For the third year in a row, The Kenwood by Senior Star participated in the Alzheimer’s Association’s The Longest Day, a sunrise-to-sunset team event held on the summer solstice (the longest day of the year). The purpose of the event is to … <!– Continue reading –>
Join us on The Longest Day to Honor the Alzheimer’s Association
Alzheimer’s disease is a progressive, debilitating disease that causes problems with memory, thinking and behavior. More than 5.4 million Americans are currently living with the disease. There is no cure, no prevention and no way to slow down the disease. … <!– Continue reading –>
Why We Need to Cure Alzheimer’s Disease – Now
Our very own Tom Rotz wrote this powerful guest editorial about Alzheimer’s Disease and the need to do something today, before it’s too late. The editorial, which you can read below, recently ran in the Cincinnati Enquirer on the front … <!– Continue reading –>
Guest Blog Post: Tough Conversations with Our Aging Loved Ones
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 … <!– Continue reading –>
Staff Profile: Nancy Grant, Move-In Coordinator
The move from a private home to a retirement community is a big decision – not to mention a lot of work. Your home holds years of mementos, decorations, furniture and more. When you’re ready to make the move, knowing … <!– 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 –>