As mentioned on Golden Elders Adult Day Care website, I grew up on a family farm (pictured above). The farm still exists today on River Road in Naperville. Here’s a little more on the history of the farm that has been in the family since 1843.
History
The barn was built in 1905 and [...]
Golden Elders Adult Day Care in Naperville hosted their 1st Annual Caregiver’s Tiki Party on June 22. The Caregiver’s Tiki Party was a success! It was a great pleasure to give back to my care giving “family.” It helps to have others to share thoughts with who truly understand.
We also [...]
Lewy Body dementia is another type of dementia and accounts for approximately 20% of dementia cases. Lewy Body Disease is twice as common in males than in females, where Alzheimer’s is equally found in both genders.
Lewy Body Disease is comprised of a spectrum of diseases involving an array of dementia [...]
Early-stage Alzheimer’s (mild)
In early-stage Alzheimer’s, others notice deficiencies and problems can be measured in a clinical setting. Difficulties include:
Word or name-finding problems
Performance issues in social or work settings noticeable
Reading a passage and retaining little material
Decline in ability to plan or organize
Early-stage Alzheimer’s (moderate)
Decreased knowledge of recent occasions or current events
Decreased [...]
As mentioned in an earlier post on the types of dementia, Alzheimer’s accounts for 70% of dementia cases. In the progression of Alzheimer’s disease, one sees the individual go from no impairment to very severe cognitive decline.
Alzheimer’s patients experience the 4 As of Alzheimer’s: amnesia, aphasia, apraxia, and agnosia, where [...]
Dementia isn’t a specific disease. Instead, it describes a group of symptoms affecting intellectual and social abilities severely enough to interfere with daily functioning. It’s caused by conditions or changes in the brain. Alzheimer’s is the most common form of dementia, making up 70% of dementia cases.
Memory loss generally occurs [...]
MAY and JUNE 2010 Update
Busy months at Golden Elders Adult Day Care
Gardening
Meeting new friends
BUT most of all planning our June get-together – TBA soon…
AND
Planning our JULY & AUGUST CALENDAR…
Watch for the fun!
March 8
Lynn had breakfast at Lisle Park District where she talked about the history of St. Patrick and played some bingo with Debbie Breihan, Senior Citizen Coordinator, and her seniors!
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BINGO on Monday mornings at the Lisle Park District.
Nancy takes guests to play bingo in Lisle every [...]
December 5
With the help of the patrons of Meadow Glens Elementary School in Naperville, we were lucky to sell $130 worth of our crafts at their holiday Store/Parent Boutique.
We were also preparing for our 1st Annual Christmas Open House on December 16, 2009!
The holiday spirit was in the air!
HAPPY NEW [...]
