When a family member receives an Alzheimer’s disease diagnosis, it has an emotional impact on the whole family. It can bring forth a lot of difficult emotions, decisions, and questions. As your parent or loved one starts facing the challenges that come with memory loss, you might start asking yourself important questions regarding their diagnosis. […]
Dementia itself is not a disease; it is an overall term that describes significant changes in the brain characterized by cognitive decline and memory loss. While Alzheimer’s disease is the most common form of dementia, accounting for 60-80 percent of dementia cases, it is not the only form. Franklin Park Senior Living in and around San Antonio, […]
If you have a loved one who is dealing with a form of dementia, you may be seeking or considering senior care options. Franklin Park Senior Living knows it can be challenging to understand your options and determine which is the best choice for your family. Franklin Park Senior Living, with Alzheimer’s and dementia care in San […]
As Alzheimer’s disease research continues, it is incredible to look back at how far the research and our understanding of the disease have come. While most think Alzheimer’s disease research began somewhat recently, you may be shocked to know it started in the early 1900s! However, due to the technological restraints of the time, the […]
Alzheimer’s disease has become recognized as a condition that a growing number of seniors and their caregivers face every day. It can be hard to understand Alzheimer’s disease, which is why Franklin Park Senior Living wants to help our readers and share some general information and historical facts that can be helpful to you and […]
At Franklin Park Senior Living, we love to highlight activities that our residents enjoy and that make a difference in their lives. We’re delighted to spotlight Armchair Travel: A Sensory Experience program provided by The Landing at Stone Oak. Armchair Travel activities can be used with a wide variety of people experiencing all stages of dementia. The […]
Making sure aging loved ones stay engaged and active is a crucial part of their happiness. At Franklin Park Senior Living, we firmly believe in providing a warm and delightful environment for our residents, especially those who are in need of memory care. That is why we offer the Franklin Park® Refreshing Waters® Memory Care. […]
Remember the adage, “the nose knows?” Our sense of smell has a powerful impact on other systems in our body. Oils have been used for generations but recently as more and more people are beginning to examine the true benefits of essential oils. Several studies have found aromatherapy to be an efficacious, non-pharmacological therapy. Franklin […]
For many people, thinking about aging brings up a nagging fear: Alzheimer’s Disease. That fear starts to grow if your spouse starts to act confused or forget things. Since November is National Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness Month, it’s a good time to take a closer look at some of the early warning signs of Alzheimer’s. There’s no […]
Music, more so than any other form of art, has the power to bring people together. It speaks to people in a way that is both moving and influential. Very few people will profess that they “don’t like music”, and with so many different types and genres, there’s something for everyone. Why Music? When you […]
