Top 5 Benefits of a Memory Care Facility
When a loved one is in need of extra care, you want to be sure you choose a living space with the best available assistance. If this family member has Alzheimer’s, dementia, or other memory disorders, there may be a better option than a traditional assisted living center. A memory care facility offers more comprehensive […]
How to Know When It’s Time For Assisted Living
Assisted living is an excellent option for those who are growing older and need help with some daily tasks, but want to maintain a sense of independence. The diverse communities found in assisted living homes offer a great social outlet, since most of the residents are in similar situations. About 700,000 Americans currently live in […]
Benefits of Art Therapy for Senior Citizens In Assisted Living
Our brains need to get a workout just like the muscles in our body or they will start to deteriorate, which may result in the loss of cognitive abilities. Art therapy has been found to be quite beneficial to seniors, like those enjoying life in an assisted living care center.
How to Help a Loved One with Memory Loss Transition to a Memory Care Facility
As our loved ones grow older, the care paradigm shifts and adult children often times become the caretakers of their parents, grandparents, and other elderly family members. Any kind of healthcare responsibility can be challenging, but when a family unit encounters memory loss in the elderly, there are unique obstacles that can be difficult, sometimes […]
Pace Magazine Helps Find the Right Place to Live for Aging Loved Ones
Carole-Lynne Richardson of Pace Guide to Senior Living and Chrissy Hall of our very own American Orchards Senior Living sat down with Arizona Midday host Jan D’Atri in March to discuss a new platform that helps families find the right place to live for aging loved ones. HOST: Time now to talk about families and […]
American Orchards Senior Community Participates in Nature Room Study
The senior living community offers a unique therapeutic approach for the care of people with dementia. GILBERT, Ariz. — Lori Reynolds, an occupational therapist and gerontologist, along with a team of researchers recently conducted a study on the benefits of viewing nature for persons with Alzheimer’s disease, at American Orchards Senior Community. A nature room […]
American Orchards Ranked in Top Ten by Ranking Arizona
American Orchards Senior Living Community in Gilbert is excited to announce that we were ranked #8 in the Independent & Assisted Living category for the 2018 edition of Ranking Arizona. Earning a spot in Ranking Arizona is no easy feat. More than 20,000 companies are nominated each year, and only those companies revered and trusted […]
Resident and Former Chancellor of Connecticut State University System, President of ECSU, David G. Carter, Passes At 75
A beloved resident of the American Orchards senior living community in Gilbert, AZ, David G. Carter, passed away on March 17 after battling cancer for some time. Carter served as former president of Eastern Connecticut State University and chancellor of the Connecticut State University System. He has been credited as leading the Connecticut higher-education institutions […]
What is the Difference Between Assisted Living and Memory Care?
Understanding the vast senior living industry doesn’t have to be overwhelming. Determining the best establishment for your loved one will ultimately depend on a variety of factors, including your loved one’s needs, abilities, environment, and your budget. However, with time and the right approach, finding the perfect senior housing option can be a comforting and […]
8 Symptoms & Warning Signs of Dementia
It is inevitable that as we grow older our bodies and minds will no longer function as they did in our younger years. Even so, caring for a loved one who may be showing early signs of dementia can be among the hardest things we may ever be asked to do. And the effort and […]
