Staff Spotlight: Maria Flores
We're so happy to Welcome our new House Manager, Maria Flores to the BayView family! Maria has extensive experience working with seniors and has a heart of gold. We asked Maria a little about herself so we [...]
Essential Oils and Alzheimer’s
For those looking for ways to ease, and even curb, the symptoms of Alzheimer’s, there are a variety of natural methods to choose from. There’s limited research on the benefit of these methods, but many believe they are [...]
Ben’s Story: Alzheimer’s Disease and Memory Care, Part 2
For part one of Ben's Story CLICK HERE Lora thought back on the life they’d had so far. They’d had their moments, sure, but it had mostly been a happy life. They both loved their jobs and in [...]
Meditation and Alzheimer’s Disease
Though there is currently no known cure for Alzheimer’s disease, there are several suggestions for helping to slow the progression of the disease. One of those suggestions is mediation. How does meditation help slow Alzheimer’s disease? A recent [...]
A Test that Could Spot Dementia Early
We know that dementia is growing in the United States. And we also know that there is currently no cure for it. But there may just be some ways to spot dementia early [...]
How to Help a Loved One Move to Assisted Living
When a loved one has to move into an assisted living residence, it’s hard on everyone involved. It can be confusing or frustrating to the person moving in, and it can be heartbreaking to be the one [...]
The 7 Stages of Alzheimer’s Disease, Part 1
There is still so much unknown about Alzheimer’s disease and dementia. We set up memory care facilities and assisted living residences, but we still struggle to find a cure for the disease that takes away our mind and [...]
Overcoming Stress: Dealing with Alzheimer’s during the holidays
She put her hand to the window, feeling the icy frost clinging to the other side. Another Christmas season, another joyous month that wasn’t feeling quite so joyous anymore. She struggled to remember who [...]
10 Tips for Communicating with Alzheimer’s Patients
When a loved one has Alzheimer’s disease, it can be really hard to communicate with them. After a while, they repeat themselves over and over and then, after even longer, they don’t really make [...]
Growing Old Around the World
Thanks to technology, health improvements, and better nutrition, people are living longer these days. This shift in culture brings a lot of possibilities, but it also raises the question of how we care for our elderly. Growing old [...]