Everyone copes with grief and loss in different ways. Many people report feeling numb after an initial tragedy or loss. But the emotions that come after that can be varied and unique. Some of the feelings people experience [...]
Paying a mortgage or maintaining an existing home while in assisted living isn't practical or financially feasible for many people. For those who plan on staying in assisted living or moving into a retirement home in the near [...]
Preparing your home for a loved one with Alzheimer’s disease or dementia can seem difficult and overwhelming. Most families like to keep their loved ones at home as long as possible, to give them a sense of familiarity [...]
This month at BayView Senior Assisted Living we'd like to recognize Elena Beltran for her hard work and dedication to the residents and staff. She's been an outstanding member of the BayView family and show up everyday [...]
Alzheimer’s disease can be debilitating and all-consuming. That’s why it’s important to do two things when you or a loved one has Alzheimer’s: find relaxation techniques to ease anxiety and find mental stimulation activities to help brain functioning. [...]
Read part 1 here. Gram had been living at Harbor End for six months now. The beginning had been hard: she was lonely and felt put away and uncared for. And she had been indignant that she needed [...]
Alzheimer’s disease and dementia affect millions of people across the world today. Which means that it also affects millions of children: children who have to watch their loved ones go through the debilitating effects of this disease. It [...]
Her grandmother kept asking her the same question over and over. It was getting quite annoying. She was trying to be patient, but why did Gram continue to ask her about her school play? She’d already TOLD her [...]
Studies have proven that exercise reduces the risk of Alzheimer’s disease. And not only that, but regular physical activity can improve the performance of daily activities for those who already have Alzheimer’s disease. Since there is no cure [...]
Mother's Day is celebrated to honor all mothers and express gratitude for the hardships they bear in bringing up a child. Most countries including US, Australia, Canada and India celebrate Mothers Day on the second Sunday of May. [...]
