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Dear Terraces families and friends- I’m happy to deliver the news you’ve all been waiting for. The flu clinic, originally scheduled for October 15, is being rescheduled to make way for a Covid booster clinic on Friday, October 29, starting at 10:00am. Both Pfizer, and Moderna boosters, will be available. The paperwork you already filled… Continue reading COVID BOOSTER CLINIC

Reminiscence therapy helps seniors with dementia Reminiscing, or sharing memories from the past, is an enjoyable way to connect with someone with Alzheimer’s or dementia. With dementia, people typically lose short-term memory, but are often still able to recall older memories. The goal of reminiscence therapy is to help seniors with dementia feel valued, contented, and peaceful by… Continue reading 4 WAYS REMINISCENCE THERAPY FOR DEMENTIA BRINGS JOY TO SENIORS

Dear Terraces families and friends- It’s that time of year again, when the Terraces holds its annual flu shot clinic. As always, we strongly encourage you and your loved ones to get the shot, especially at a time in our history when any weakening of our immune systems could have potentially grave consequences. This year’s… Continue reading ANNUAL FLU SHOT CLINIC

Use calm, positive body language to talk to someone with dementia Communicating with someone with Alzheimer’s or dementia can be made easier with some new techniques. The damage in their brain has changed the way your older adult hears, processes, and responds to conversation. That’s why it’s necessary to adapt the way we communicate to match their abilities. Often,… Continue reading HOW TO TALK TO SOMEONE WITH DEMENTIA: CALM, POSITIVE BODY LANGUAGE

With a growing number of older adults living independently, it’s increasingly important to make sure that they’re safe at home. Falls, burns, and poisonings are among the most common accidents involving older people. Older adults who live alone may also become the victims of criminals who target older people. If you’re an older adult living… Continue reading Tip Sheet: Home Safety Tips For Older Adults

Symptoms of Parkinson’s doesn’t always mean they have the disease It can be scary to see your older adult getting shaky or having trouble moving around. Before thinking that they might have Parkinson’s, check to see if their symptoms could be caused by medication side effects. We explain what Parkinson’s disease is, what types of… Continue reading COULD YOUR SENIOR’S MEDICATIONS CAUSE SYMPTOMS OF PARKINSON’S DISEASE?

Frontotemporal dementia can be challenging for doctors to diagnose. The signs and symptoms can be very different from one person to another. In the past, people were often misdiagnosed with depression, schizophrenia, or Alzheimer’s disease. FTD affects the frontal and temporal lobes of the brain. It’s sometimes called frontal lobe dementia and used to be known as… Continue reading FRONTOTEMPORAL DEMENTIA: SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS

Dear Terraces families and friends- August is an exciting time at the Terraces, well known for our annual Luau. Last year, our Luau was done in the hallways, as residents stood in their doorways to enjoy the roaming entertainment. What a long way we’ve come since then! This Saturday, August 21 is this year’s Luau… Continue reading ANNUAL LUAU & SUBSIDY PROGRAM

Dear Families and Friends- Both assisted living and Safe Haven family members (or friends) are allowed to take their loved ones off the property for any reason, with no quarantine upon the resident’s return. For the safety of our residents and staff, I’m making a strong request that you continue to follow all the protocols… Continue reading COVID UPDATE AND MISCELLANEOUS PART 2

Dear Terraces families and friends- It’s been a very long time since I wrote a letter like this, but I want to make you aware that a staff member has tested positive for COVID. The employee was fully vaccinated and is not in a role that requires direct contact with any of our residents. They… Continue reading COVID UPDATE AND MISCELLANEOUS