Cognitive diseases such as Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia are life-changing for both the individual and family members. When the time comes that a loved one can no longer live safely at home, families often turn to the support of a dedicated memory...
When Marcia and Stanley Phillips decided to move to Gainesville for retirement, they chose the university town for its cultural focus and natural beauty. Marcia enjoyed kayaking on the nearby waterways, joining friends for book club and volunteering at Florida...
If you are one of the more than 40 million adults in North America taking care of an elderly loved one, then you have a lot on your plate. In addition to serving as a caregiver for your parents, you must also meet the demands of your career and your own children. Your...
One of the most challenging times in your life is deciding when your loved one needs care beyond your capabilities. For many, this person is the one who raised and nurtured you through adulthood—but now you’re the caregiver and it’s time to consider your loved one’s...
As dementia and Alzheimer’s disease progress, so do the needs of your loved one. Whether it’s early-to-late stage dementia or Alzheimer’s disease, your goal is to ensure that your loved one not only feels at peace in a memory care environment, but also that the...
We recently had the chance to speak with Kathy Hayes, whose mother, Betty Jo Abbott, is a resident at the Azalea Trace Memory Support neighborhood at The Village at Gainesville. We wanted to hear firsthand how memory support at The Village has impacted the lives of...
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