by Regency Retirement Village of Jackson | Jul 31, 2018 | Alzheimers & Memory Care
The popular idiom “there’s trouble brewing” might sum up the reaction we feel in that moment of dread when an aging parent or other loved one exhibits signs of forgetfulness. It may be ordinary confusion, a symptom of something treatable or, in the worst case, an...
by Regency Retirement Village of Jackson | Jul 18, 2017 | Alzheimers & Memory Care
Did you know that the simple act of storytelling can be transformative for aging adults living with dementia? Though some might initially dismiss the practice as childish, exploring the world through imagination can be a relief for seniors with Alzheimer’s who are...
by Regency Retirement Village of Jackson | May 30, 2017 | Alzheimers & Memory Care
Do you remember the top radio hit from your high school years? Or the song you always used to pick on the jukebox with your friends? Perhaps there’s a piece of music you turn to for moments of quiet contemplation— a favorite symphony or album. It could be a guilty...
by Regency Retirement Village of Jackson | Jul 27, 2016 | Alzheimers & Memory Care
While the choice to move to an assisted living community like Regency can be difficult for many, it comes with a sense of peace and security that cannot be matched. Our Vice President of Business Development, Jeff Clay related the process to a senior going away to...
by Regency Retirement Village of Jackson | Apr 29, 2016 | Alzheimers & Memory Care
When lapses in memory began to affect your loved one more frequently, dementia could be to blame. Alzheimer’s is a brain disease that leads to a slow decline in mental function impairing memory and reasoning abilities. It can be difficult to discern early signs of...
by Regency Retirement Village of Jackson | Oct 29, 2015 | Alzheimers & Memory Care
Tough choices and hard realities confront those impacted by a diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease, but accepting the facts can give families time to prepare for difficult days ahead. It can start slowly with an adult child noticing that her mother has mixed up her pills,...