Dementia Care
Alzheimer’s Disease: A National Crisis That Requires Community Support
Alzheimer's | 0 comments | by Harrison Edwards
The good news for America’s baby boomers is that they’re living longer. In fact, the 65+ demographic will more than double over the next 40 years, according to recent reports. With longevity on the rise, also comes a rise in those with Alzheimer’s Disease, unfortunately. According to The Alzheimer’s Association, “one in three seniors dies…
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The Witherell Has Gone to the Dogs (and Cats and Birds)!
Dementia Care | 0 comments | by Harrison Edwards
We all remember our first pet. Even as we age, memories of our childhood pets remain, long after dates, places, and faces fade from recall. For residents at the Nathaniel Witherell, those fond connections to companionship are renewed often through the Witherell’s Pet Therapy Program. The Witherell has always been a place where pets are…
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The Arts are Alive at the Witherell!
Culture | 0 comments | by Harrison Edwards
From landscape and pottery painting to photo exhibits and artist lectures—the arts are an important part of life at the Nathaniel Witherell. Our community is home to several former artists, and we’re a place where budding creative talent is nurtured. Our therapeutic arts program is robust. Residents can participate in hands-on arts projects, or can…
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When Love Blooms: Navigating New Senior Connections
Alzheimer's | 0 comments | by Harrison Edwards
When elderly parents or spouses enter a skilled nursing facility, they are bound to form new friendships. But what happens when that friendship blossoms into something more? As new romantic relationships form between elderly adults, spouses and adult children can feel betrayed and concerned. If their loved one has been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease or…
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Deciding on Skilled Nursing Care? Make Peace of Mind Your #1 Criterion
Alzheimer's | 0 comments | by Harrison Edwards
Deciding to move a family member into a skilled nursing facility can be emotionally trying. Adult children can feel guilty about not being able to care for their parents at home, or they fear their parents won’t be cared for properly. Financial considerations also complicate matters, particularly when children worry their parents’ assets won’t cover…
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