dementia care – Gentog

Gentog Seniors, Intergenerational Activities

It’s Not All Fun & Games!

Gentog’s Adult Day Program provides a structured day for persons with dementia. This structure includes opportunities for exercise and activities that help to strengthen and maintain mental and physical health. Daily RoutinesPeople with dementia do best with a consistent daily routine. Having structure to the day gives needed predictability and stability when their mind is

Family Caregivers, Marcie's Books, Newberg Graphic Articles

Reminisce With Me

I recently wrote an article for the Newberg Graphic Insiders Column called Reminisce With Me. It offers suggestions on how to spend quality time with someone you love that lives with dementia. Some of my favorite memories with my Gram were times that we sat together and looked through photos on my iPad. Sometimes they were

Family Caregivers, Regal Courier Articles

Caregiving Equals Joy, Happy and Fun?!?

Caregiving is often thought to be the hardest job there is...and that is true. But there can be moments of joy, happy times and even a little fun. Read my article in the Regal Courier.

Family Caregivers, Regal Courier Articles

Stop Being Lonely!

"One is the loneliest number that you'll ever do. Two can be as bad as one, It's the loneliest number since the number one." Remember those lyrics from the Three Dog Night song? OK, I’m dating myself…but I loved this song when I was a teenager! I can still hear it in my head. Little did