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Sadie Guillermo Kensington Place Music Therapist

Getting to Know Sadie Guillermo, our Life Enrichment Manager

October 24, 2019
Our Kensington Team Member highlight is our Life Enrichment Manager, Sadie Guillermo.  We most often see, rather hear,...
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Caring For A Loved One With Dementia. Care in The Home, Promises Unable to Keep, and Communal Living.

September 27, 2019
What is the right way to care for people living with Dementia? This is a heavy topic. There is no single answer because each...
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Fun Activities to Do When the Grandchildren Visit

10 Fun Activities to Do When the Grandchildren Visit

September 27, 2019
It may be difficult to pry children away from their screens these days, even to visit grandma or grandpa. Kids growing up...
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Game On! Board Games Can Be More than Just Good Fun

September 27, 2019
Just about everybody has played a board game, but did you know they can contribute to brain health? Some of the best-loved...
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Mixed Dementia – What Is It?

July 22, 2019
Mixed Dementia - What Is It? While many people associate the term "dementia" with Alzheimer's disease, dementia is actually...
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Alzheimer’s and Dementia Caregiver Resources

July 22, 2019
Helpful guides and caregiver resources are crucial for those who take care of elderly loved ones with Alzheimer's and...
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The Importance of Fall Prevention

June 19, 2019
Fall prevention is a cornerstone of senior health and wellness. "If you don't stand for something, you'll fall for...
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Can Virtual Reality Offer Better Alzheimer’s Testing?

June 5, 2019
Can virtual reality testing actually help diagnose Alzheimer's? New research says yes. You may be familiar with the...
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Should Your Doctor Be Testing for Memory Loss?

May 22, 2019
Our body is constantly changing as we age, it's inevitable. You go for regular check-ins at our doctor's office, but should...
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Early Signs and Symptoms of Dementia

May 8, 2019
How can we tell the difference between the normal effects of aging and the early signs and symptoms of dementia? As we age,...
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Alzheimer’s Community Care

April 15, 2019
In certain situations, it might be time to consider Alzheimer's community care for a loved one, either in a residential...
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types of dementia

Understanding the Types of Dementia

April 15, 2019
Although "dementia" is often used interchangeably with terms such as Alzheimer's disease or memory loss, it is actually an...
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