Valentine’s Day is often filled with flowers, cards, and reminders of romantic milestones. However, for family members navigating dementia, love can feel very different.
Episcopal Senior Life Communities' (ESLC) Community Dementia Program is excited to announce participation in the new Medicare Guiding an Improved Dementia Experience (GUIDE) Program.
Each November, communities across the country come together for National Alzheimer’s Awareness Month and National Family Caregivers Month — a time to raise awareness of the disease, recognize the millions of Americans providing care, and reaffirm our commitment to creating dementia-friendly communities.
Caring for a loved one with dementia is a journey filled with love, responsibility, and for many, exhaustion. Caregivers can find themselves constantly “on call,” with little space for rest.
For many families, pets are more than companions. They are a source of unconditional love, comfort, and joy. When it comes to supporting people living with dementia, the presence of an animal can provide unique benefits that extend beyond companionship.
