Along with an increased awareness of Alzheimer’s and other dementia-related diseases, there has been a move to advance best care practices for those suffering from the disease over the last couple of decades. In addition to medications that can help slow down the progression of the disease, many specialists in the field have worked to improve the approaches to care.
At MorningStar of Sparks, our Reflections Neighborhood is dedicated to the individualized care of those suffering from Alzheimer’s or other dementia-related diseases. Our holistic care begins with the utmost respect and compassion for our special residents that is borne out of a deep understanding of the disease. Furthermore, we recognize that a prognosis of Alzheimer’s or dementia is frightening to not only the individual but to their family and strive to provide support for them as well. Our Reflections Neighborhood is equipped to care for your family member at the onset of the disease as well as in the most advanced stages. Our community has secure outdoor space reserved for our memory care residents and we provide assistance in whatever way your loved one needs us including eating and daily personal care activities. Right from the start, we interview the family so we may become familiar with the resident’s personal preferences, background, and hobbies, and then design a care plan suited around their needs. Our care techniques include a variety of multi-sensory cues designed to calm and awaken memories as well as to support the person’s capabilities and affirm their dignity and value. We strive to make each day as special as possible for our memory care residents and we have a wonderful team of caregivers that put their hearts and souls into helping us achieve that goal. Please contact us to learn more about MorningStar of Sparks’ quality memory care. MorningStar of Sparks’ unique mission statement “to honor, to serve, to invest” sets us apart from other senior communities. Committed to creating a true home for residents within a gorgeous setting, our foundation is built on honoring God, valuing our seniors and hiring staff with a felt calling to serve. We invite you to schedule a visit to learn more about our exceptional senior living.
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For everyone involved, a diagnosis of Alzheimer’s or a dementia-related disease is heart wrenching. As a family, you are faced with many difficult decisions and that includes deciding what type of living arrangements will best suit your loved one.
In our Reflections Neighborhood at Morning Senior Living of Sparks, we offer families one of the best memory care communities in the area. So what is it that sets us apart from other senior living memory care communities? At MorningStar of Sparks, we use a resident-directed approach to memory care with multi-sensory cues, including aromatherapy, as a way to calm and awaken memories, and support capabilities. We also understand the importance of recreational and purposeful activities such as art, music, entertainment and exercise, all of which we integrate into our memory care. In addition our Reflections Neighborhood provides daily health monitoring, assistance with meals prepared by our Executive Chef, scheduled outings and special events, and a secure courtyard for the exclusive use of our memory care patients. Our memory care suites accommodate a resident’s own furniture and mementos so they are sure to feel right at home. When people visit us for the first time, they are impressed with the atmosphere of our community. However beyond all of our beautiful well-designed surroundings, MorningStar of Sparks is most proud of our caring and loving staff. Our mission is to affirm the dignity and value of our most tender residents and provide an environment where they feel truly at home. MorningStar of Sparks’ unique mission statement “to honor, to serve, to invest” sets us apart from other senior communities. Committed to creating a true home for residents within a gorgeous setting, our foundation is built on honoring God, valuing our seniors and hiring staff with a felt calling to serve. We invite you to schedule a visit to learn more about our exceptional senior living. Parkinson’s Disease (PD) most often occurs in people age 50 years and older (the average age of onset is 60) and is a progressive, neurodegenerative, movement disorder. The symptoms manifest differently from one person to another and often early symptoms go unnoticed. The progression of the disease also varies with each individual.
If you suspect you have PD, you will need to see a specialist for a thorough examination as there is no specific test to diagnosis the disease and it can easily be misdiagnosed. While there is currently no cure for PD, there are several medications that can help manage your symptoms. Additionally some people undergo surgical therapies that regulate certain regions of the brain and help to ease symptoms. Parkinson’s can affect an individual’s balance, movement, breathing, and heart functions. It usually starts on one side of the body but over time it moves to other side, however, the disease is typically worse on the first side affected. The Michael J. Fox Foundation lists the common motor symptoms associated with PD known as "cardinal" symptoms. These include: · Bradykinesia (slowness of movement) -- slowing down and loss of spontaneous and voluntary movement · Rigidity -- unusual stiffness in a limb or other body part · Resting tremor -- an uncontrollable movement that affects a limb when it is at rest and stops for the duration of a voluntary movement · Postural instability -- problems with standing or walking, or impaired balance and coordination · Other physical symptoms, such as gait problems and reduced facial expression, may also occur due to the same disruption of movement that causes the better-known tremor and slowness Today doctors recognize that PD also causes other symptoms known as "non-motor symptoms" or "dopamine-non-responsive." They include cognitive impairment, mood disorders, constipation and problems with swallowing and speech as well as sleeping. For informational purposes only, please consult your health care provider if you have any questions regarding your health. MorningStar of Sparks’ unique mission statement “to honor, to serve, to invest” sets us apart from other senior communities. Committed to creating a true home for residents within a gorgeous setting, our foundation is built on honoring God, valuing our seniors and hiring staff with a felt calling to serve. We invite you to schedule a visit to learn more about our exceptional senior living. Source:michaeljfox.org/understanding-parkinsons/living-with-pd/topic.php?symptoms&navid=symptoms The Reflections Neighborhood at MorningStar Senior Living of Sparks is devoted to the care of individuals with Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia. Our specially trained staff provides personalized care for residents using progressive methods to palliate symptoms and revive joy. Furthermore, our community is equipped to care for individuals in the onset of the disease right through to the most advanced stages.
We take a gentle, resident-directed approach to calm and awaken memories as well as to support capabilities. Along with using multi-sensory cues, including aromatherapy, our residents are provided with recreational and meaningful activities including music, life skills, art, entertainers and exercises. The goal of MorningStar’s methods is to affirm dignity and value of each resident and to support choice and independence as much as possible. By interviewing family members, we gather together a complete history of a resident’s preferences, abilities and idiosyncrasies and use that information to create trust between staff and residents. One of our unique approaches to memory care includes life skill stations where we incorporate a variety of props that may have played a role in a person’s background to help awaken dormant memories. When individuals with Alzheimer’s and dementia diseases harken back to their past, they have the opportunity to take joy in the present and feel calm and connected. In addition our warm and loving memory care community offers nutritious meals prepared by our Executive Chef, daily health monitoring and an exterior courtyard for the exclusive use of our special residents. Visit our website to learn more. MorningStar of Sparks’ unique mission statement “to honor, to serve, to invest” sets us apart from other senior communities. Committed to creating a true home for residents within a gorgeous setting, our foundation is built on honoring God, valuing our seniors and hiring staff with a felt calling to serve. We invite you to schedule a visit to learn more about our exceptional senior living. It is estimated that 7 to 10 million people worldwide have Parkinson’s disease. In the U.S. alone, a million people are living with the disease and as many as 60,000 new cases are diagnosed each year. While there is not a cure for the disease, there is treatment; however anyone with symptoms needs to have a medical diagnosis in order to rule out other causes.
The Mayo Clinic’s website provides a list of some of the most common symptoms of Parkinson’s. The first sign can be a tremor that affects one hand and a person may frequently exhibit a back-and-forth rubbing motion of the thumb and forefinger known as a pill-rolling tremor. Tremors usually occur while the individual is at rest, and can affect the hands, limbs, and posture. Another common sign of the disease is slowed movement known as bradykinesia. This can worsen over time and eventually affect a person’s ability to walk well or have trouble getting up out of a chair. In some cases one foot may drag, making walking even more challenging. Other symptoms of the disease include rigid muscles and stiffness within any part of the body, and impaired posture and balance that may cause a person to become stooped or lead to falls. The disease can also cause a loss of automatic movements such as blinking, smiling or swinging your arms as you walk. In addition many people experience changes in their speech such as speaking in a monotone or more softly, more quickly or with a slur. Finally many people suffering from Parkinson’s have problems writing. Often their writing becomes smaller and it is more difficult to do because of the tremors. This post is intended for informational purposes only. Please contact your health care provider with any questions or concerns you have regarding your health. MorningStar of Sparks’ unique mission statement “to honor, to serve, to invest” sets us apart from other senior communities. Committed to creating a true home for residents within a gorgeous setting, our foundation is built on honoring God, valuing our seniors and hiring staff with a felt calling to serve. We invite you to schedule a visit to learn more about our exceptional senior living. Source:pdf.org/en/parkinson_statistics mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/parkinsons-disease/basics/symptoms/con-20028488 |
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