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The power of music and Memory Care
December 30th, 2019
When you hear a certain song, it conjures the exact place and time in your life when you first heard it. It’s pretty amazing like that. “Research suggests that listening to or singing songs can provide emotional and behavioral benefits for people with Alzheimer’s disease and other types of dementia. Musical memories...
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Types of Dementia explained
December 22nd, 2019
Dementia is an overall term for progressive disorders affecting the brain. These disorders often overlap in their symptoms. Here’s a quick snapshot of some of the various forms it takes. SOURCE: Mayo Clinic 2019 ALZHEIMER’S DISEASE: Irreversibly destroys brain cells causing thinking and memory to deteriorate. Causes...
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Engaging Activities for Memory Care residents at Paradise Village
December 16th, 2019
There’s always something to enjoy here. Our calendar of events has lots of ways every day to engage for our memory care residents. In January, there’s so much to enjoy including fitness classes, scenic drives around San Diego, news & views gatherings, chair dancing, evening wind downs, movies, Monday comedy,...
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When is it time for Memory Care Living? Top 5 signs
December 8th, 2019
Whether it’s for yourself or for a loved one, it’s an important decision to move into Memory Care living. At Paradise Village, we understand how emotional this can all be. Here are some basic points that may help you determine if it’s time for memory care. When they are unsafe in his/her home: mobility problems,...
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Memory Care Amenities at Paradise Village
December 1st, 2019
Paradise Village is a happy place with curated amenities that invite engagement and enjoyment for our memory care residents. The activity room is a popular place that features a variety of planned things to do in a space that gets lots of natural light. Wen’s garage is a specific memory point amenity complete with a...
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Specific safeguards for Memory Care Living at Paradise Village
January 2nd, 2019
Memory Care is special. There are many considerations to ensure safety, peace of mind, and quality of life. Our Memory Care residences are designed smaller intentionally. This provides a sense of calm, ease of movement and a clutter-free environment. There is also a 24-hour emergency call system in each room as well as...
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