The baby boomers continue to age, and as they do many of their children will become caretakers. Taking Mom or Dad into their home is often just not an option. Assisted Living and Memory Care are two fast-growing options for long-term senior care. Statistics from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services show that [...]

Caring for an adult who suffers from dementia or Alzheimer’s Disease isn’t easy. However, it’s a labor of love that many of us have to face when our parents or loved ones are dealing with a mental impairment. After a while the daily routine can become monotonous, causing depression and other ill effects to set [...]

Alzheimer’s disease can be one of the most difficult conditions to predict with individuals, patients, or with loved ones. There are some tools that are available for any person who is concerned about their well-being or if a loved one or friend is concerned about the possibility of Alzheimer’s. One of the major tools is [...]

For those who suffer from dementia, visitors can add a rich and an enjoyable part of their day. As a visitor, it is important to understand the challenges that your loved one may be experiencing with memory loss. Follow these five tips from Governor’s Glen for making your visit an enjoyable occasion. 1. Consult with [...]

It’s Time to Make a Difference to Stop Alzheimer’s On June 21, 2013, caring people from all parts of the country will join together to raise funds and awareness for Alzheimer’s disease. What you can do is up to you. Get your team together and try something new. It could be any number of things [...]

Family Longevity may help delay onset of Alzheimer’s Does your family tree consist of a many of relatives who had exceptionally long lives? A recent study suggests that families with longevity appear to have later onset of dementia. The study compared the onset of Alzheimer’s disease among blood relatives with in long-living families and compared [...]

As our staff at Governor’s Glen and anyone who provides care and attention to individuals with conditions like dementia or Alzheimer’s disease know, the time and effort required can be huge. By contrast, the rewards may often seem minimal and fleeting. However, Shire, one of the foremost specialty pharmaceutical companies in the world, is determined [...]

GOVERNOR’S GLEN: Physician’s Mother Inspired the Creation of a Home for Many link to magazine article: http://www.weareclayton.com/assets/pdf/health2013.pdf Millie Michaels was a petite woman, less than five feet tall, with a heart that could fill a city bus. “If she walked into a restaurant by the time she walked out, she would know half of the [...]

Do You Like to Shop? Now you can shop and know you’re also helping to support Alzheimer;s Association. Marshall’s and TJX Companies, Inc. have shown great efforts toward the fight to end Alzheimer’s disease, including its multi-year, $1 million pledge. Visit Marshall’s on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/Marshalls

Alzheimer’s and Dementia Affects Working Caretakers Have you ever given thought to how many people in America are caretakers for someone with Alzheimer’s disease? As our aging population grows, so does the number of Alzheimer or dementia patients and the need for caretakers of those individuals. Many of those caretakers also hold full time jobs [...]