Worship Services at Emerald Crest Loved Ones with Memory Loss, Family, Caregivers and Community: All Are Welcome! The worship services at Emerald Crest are quite the time. They generally have the same content in terms of songs, scripture, prayers and Holy Communion. Even though the content is similar the services are all unique. Different people…
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Questions to Ask When Researching Memory Care Options for a Loved One
If you are beginning the journey of researching memory care settings for a loved one with dementia you might be feeling overwhelmed with the options available and even struggle to understand where to begin. At Emerald Crest by Augustana Care, we often work with family members who are feeling overcome by the emotions and worry about making the…
Read MoreUps and Downs of Life with Dementia
Changing Perceptions and Caring Support When a Loved One has Dementia We all seem to have our good days and our bad days. Sometimes we just wake up feeling good or we wake up ‘on the wrong side of the bed.’ Oftentimes, we can point to the reasons behind our feelings: how much sleep we’ve…
Read MorePersonal Experience Brought Home the Need for Hospice to Professional Hospice Administrator
Hospice was created to provide holistic approach at end of life meeting the physical, emotional and spiritual needs of both the patient and family. Multi-disciplinary teams of physicians, nurses, social workers, chaplains, music therapists, massage therapists, bereavement counselors, and volunteers offer compassionate care for people facing end of life. Hospice involves a team approach to medical care, pain management,…
Read MoreLinks and Resources for Dementia Caregivers
Following are useful links and resources to help you in your quest for additional information about dementia and providing care for individuals with memory loss. These resources are not connected with Emerald Crest, and Emerald Crest is not responsible for the information contained in them. We offer them simply as a starting place for your…
Read MoreForgetfulness and Dementia
At times we all forget little details like where we placed our keys or we forget to buy an item on our grocery list. This is normal. Regardless of age, when we are stressed or fatigued it is not uncommon to forget the details. As a result many of us develop techniques that we use…
Read MoreMemory Care Diagnosis and Treatment
Dementia can be a difficult disease to diagnose because there is no one definitive test to identify it. Most physicians agree, however, that improving early diagnosis of dementia is important for patients and their families, as well as for researchers looking for ways to halt or reverse the disease. Early diagnosis also can reduce the…
Read MoreIs it Time to Intervene?
Early diagnosis is key to crisis prevention and treatment planning. Knowing when to seek medical help or place a loved one in a senior living facility is one of the most difficult decisions an individual can make. For individuals without a serious medical condition, sometimes it is hard to tell when help is needed. What’s…
Read MoreCaring for Yourself as a Caregiver
As anyone who has ever cared for another individual knows, caregiving can be a full-time job. When caring for someone with memory loss, the duties can be constant, from assisting with daily hygiene, providing meals and medications to transporting an individual to scheduled appointments, your life’s work can become the care of your loved one. …
Read MoreMaking Financial Decisions
The following material was provided by Brigitta Sharpe, attorney with the law firm of Guzman Kallheim Sharpe, PA, specializing in legal services to persons with disabilities, seniors and their families.Planning Ahead At some point, most seniors will need assistance making personal decisions, including managing finances and property. Some plan ahead for their possible incapacity, executing…
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