Carillon VP of Operations, Mary Ann Drummond, shares her latest blog on the cognitive benefits of singing (and doing it loudly!). Recently I saw a poster on a wall that read “Sing … Read More »
Archive for the ‘Perspectives on Alzheimer’s’ Category
Sing Like No One is Listening
Friday, June 12th, 2015Are You ALZ Aware?
Friday, June 13th, 2014If you met someone with Alzheimer’s disease, would you know it? Better yet, would you be able to communicate with that person and have a positive interaction with them? An innovative … Read More »
Opening Doors for North Carolina Seniors Living with Alzheimer’s
Wednesday, June 4th, 2014Hundreds, perhaps thousands, of doors were opened this week for North Carolina seniors living with Alzheimer’s. Those open doors lead to therapeutic, supportive and secure homes where people with Alzheimer’s … Read More »
Bryan Alzheimer’s Center Publishes Question and Answer Series
Friday, May 30th, 2014A Duke physician and an Alzheimer’s educator have teamed up to publish a compelling question and answer series on the disease. P. Murali Doraiswamy, Director of the Duke Neurocognitive Disorders … Read More »
Caring for the Caregiver
Friday, May 2nd, 2014The sixth and final chapter of Meet Me Where I Am: An Alzheimer’s Care Guide, may be the most important in the book. Titled “Caring for the Caregiver,” this chapter … Read More »
Chapter Five: Managing Difficult Behaviors
Saturday, March 29th, 2014What follows is Chapter Five of Meet Me Where I Am: An Alzheimer’s Care Guide, by Mary Ann Drummond. Drummond, an Alzheimer’s care expert and licensed nurse, is Vice President … Read More »
Making Home Safe for Those with Alzheimer’s
Wednesday, March 12th, 2014Keeping a loved one with Alzheimer’s safe, happy and healthy is a challenging task for any caregiver or family member, no matter how devoted and committed. As the disease progresses, … Read More »
Chapter 4: Providing a Therapeutic Environment
Wednesday, March 12th, 2014What follows is Chapter Four of Meet Me Where I Am: An Alzheimer’s Care Guide, by Mary Ann Drummond. Drummond, an Alzheimer’s care expert and licensed nurse, is Vice President … Read More »
She’s Laughing Again
Thursday, February 20th, 2014Eric Blackwelder brought his mother, Kay, to live at Carillon Assisted Living of Mooresville as many adult children of a parent with Alzheimer’s do; with fear, guilt and a sense … Read More »
Mooresville Alzheimer’s Care Expert Says Each Story is Unique
Friday, January 31st, 2014Alzheimer’s care professionals hear a variety of stories when we ask why someone is looking for Alzheimer’s placement for their loved one. Over the years, I’ve heard the reasons countless times. I am thankful that … Read More »