We revisit an important topic shared with our caregivers by Greg Fowers with Provo Canyon Behavioral Hospital regarding dealing with difficult behaviors in caregiving.
Dealing with Difficult Behaviors in Caregiving — Part 1
Differences Between Senior Day Care and Adult Day Care
As the only Senior Day Program in Utah Valley, Aspen Senior Day Center has been serving seniors challenged with memory loss and their families in the Provo area for more than 10 years. Aspen provides comprehensive activities specifically focused on all stages of memory loss in a safe, nurturing environment.
Adult Protective Services: How to Spot Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation of Vulnerable Adults
What does “abuse” mean? Abuse can refer to any situation in which someone who has more power hurts someone with less power. It may include: Verbal Abuse — saying mean or cruel things to you. Physical Abuse — hurting you
Hearing Aids and Dementia: An Ear Brain Connection?
There are several theories as to why hearing loss may be associated with dementia. Many revolve around the idea that both dementia and hearing loss increase cognitive load, or the brain’s ability to manage its work. When the brain is overloaded it becomes more difficult to complete the tasks like creating memories, remembering routines, and understanding the environment.
Can Your Genetic Make-Up Give You Bad Eyesight?
Genetic conditions cannot be removed from our bodies or fought in any way. Genetic disease treatment is also not possible in every case, so the best thing to do is to take care of our eyes as best as we can.
Join Team Aspen Senior Care in the Walk to End Alzheimer’s!
We would be honored if you joined Team Aspen Senior Care for the Alzheimer’s Association Walk to End Alzheimer’s! Every single individual makes a difference in raising awareness and every dollar raised brings us one step closer to finding a cure. Your donation, whether big or small, comes together to make a huge impact.
5 Tips: How To Support Someone With Alzheimer’s Disease
Learn how to be a good support system for someone dealing with this challenging disease.
The Benefits of Reminiscing in Memory Care
Reminiscence therapy taps into the five senses — touch, sight, smell, sound, and taste — to help individuals with memory challenges recall people, places, and events from throughout their lifetime.
Dementia: How Support Groups Help Family Caregivers
Caregiver support programs assist family caregivers who are caring for their elderly loved one (most likely a spouse or a parent) who has reached a point where they are no longer able to perform day-to-day activities on their own.
Our Top Priority Is the Health and Safety of Our Clients
At Aspen Senior Day Center, we encourage the highest standard of health safety practices to ensure the health of both our employees and our clients. We have a great 10-year record of doing just that. With the Coronavirus in the news, we want to share with you our protocol to minimize the spread of viruses, bacteria, and other serious bugs.