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IN THE SPOTLIGHT The Auberge at Scottsdale

We are pleased to announce our newest advertiser in the 

Phoenix SPOTLIGHT Senior Services & Living Options Guide

New Senior Living Care Brand Enters the

Scottsdale Market 

Formerly Silverado, The Auberge Offers New Opportunities for Seniors 

Scottsdale, AZ— 7/1/2019— On July 1st, Frontier Management, LLC acquired management of Scottsdale Memory Care, rebranding the Memory Care community as The Auberge and bringing a fresh look and new opportunities to the seniors of Scottsdale. 

“We are extremely excited to welcome The Auberge at Scottsdale into our family,” said Justin Wray, Vice President of Operations and Marketing at Frontier Management. “We love having the opportunity to serve new groups of seniors and their families. Scottsdale and the surrounding area is a location we are eager to be a part of and we look forward to bringing our philosophies and programs to current and future residents.” 

A Unique Senior Living Experience

At Auberge, residents will enjoy an active, engaging lifestyle that promotes wellness and independence through SPARK programming. SPARK is an award-winning approach to living well with dementia. Inspired by Montessori Methods, SPARK focuses on engagement, social lifestyle and inclusion within the community at large. Residents at Auberge will have many opportunities to participate in a variety of life enriching activities and events designed to stimulate the mind, body and soul.

From cocktail-hour gatherings where you can learn about the nuances of a good Pinot Noir, to a discussion of the latest best seller in our Life-Long Learning series, to exploring new ways to stay healthy in a fitness class... residents can expect a truly unique senior living experience. 

For more information, contact: Daniel Harrah, Executive Director (480) 614-9100 

TheAubergeSeniorLiving.com 

The Auberge is managed by: Frontier Management, LLC

Based in the beautiful Northwest city of Portland, Oregon, Frontier Management was founded in 2000 and is now one of the largest senior housing operators and members within this profession. Our simple objective is to support our residents, clients and the teams that we serve beside.

IN THE SPOTLIGHT Parkland Memory Care

We are pleased to announce our newest advertisers in the
Phoenix SPOTLIGHT Senior Services & Living Option Guide

Parkland Memory Care is located southeast of Phoenix in the vibrant town of Chandler. Parkland provides a supportive environment for those living with Alzheimer’s or other dementia related conditions.

At Parkland we know our residents come from a variety of different backgrounds and experiences so each care experience is different. Our program is structured to incorporate the individuality of our residents. At Parkland our goal is to help people discover new ways to feel useful and vital, indeed, to laugh again! To help people get the most out of their lives, even as their abilities decline. 

At Parkland, we welcome our residents’ home! Our cozy rooms, lovely courtyards and delicious made to order meals provide a warm and familiar experience. Each of our small memory care neighborhoods offers a secure homelike environment. Parkland Memory Care supplies a dignified, respectful, structured routine uniquely tailored to each resident’s needs. Twenty four hours a day, seven days a week, care is provided by specialists who understand the meaning of “aging with dignity and grace.” Attentive and well-trained staff is always ready and willing to enhance our residents’ physical, emotional, social, spiritual and intellectual well-being. There is no better living environment for your loved one. Remember, you are not alone. Parkland is your caring partner, every step of the way.

With well-planned spaces and familiar activities, designed specifically for the memory impaired, Parkland helps its residents to feel comfortable by providing a sense of familiarity and promoting confidence. Common areas include a well supervised hands-on participatory therapy kitchen, comfortable living spaces, dining areas, spacious open courtyards, activity rooms that promote participation in familiar daily activities and private family visiting areas. Each personal bedroom suite offers comfortable living. Parkland offers private as well as shared suites equipped with full private bathrooms that include large walk in showers. Residents can bring their own furniture so they are surrounded by their own favorite things; their room truly is “home”!

At Parkland each of our neighborhoods has access to an outdoor garden completely enclosed with a secure perimeter fence so residents can enjoy the beautiful Arizona weather independently.

Our Life Enrichment program is designed to provide the highest quality of life for each of our residents; socially, psychologically, spiritually and physically. These programs are developed around each person’s specific interest, abilities, past history and routine. Life engagements flow through each day to promote cognitive, sensory, creative and physical skill. With programs such as Music and Memory, art and gardening, just to name a few, the Life Enrichment program supports life skills, enhancing each resident’s ability for self-care.

Food is one of life’s simple pleasures! At Parkland we offer a restaurant style dining program with variety and choice. Our residents will enjoy three delicious meals daily as well as snacks. Each of our individual neighborhoods is equipped with a beautiful dining room with plenty of room for family and friends to join us. We encourage family to enjoy meals with their loved ones. For special occasions, we even offer a private family dining room! We invite you to come enjoy our well balanced seasonal menus that include fresh green salads, vegetables, homemade breads, desserts and more!

“Health Services is just one of our priorities at Parkland,” says Peggy Brekke, RN, VP of Operations and Clinical Services, Seasons Management. “Our Personal Care Plans really are personal and unique!” We custom tailor our care plans to the needs of each individual resident. We strive to provide the right level of care to keep each resident safe, healthy and happy while respecting their individual needs and dignity.

The beauty of Parkland goes beyond the surface. We have worked hard to ensure that Parkland incorporates design concepts that are sensitive to the environment. “We understand the special environment that is Chandler. It’s a beautiful place; we want to do our part to preserve that beauty.”- Eric Jacobsen, CEO/President, Seasons Management

Discover the Parkland Difference and see for yourself the best in Alzheimer’s and Dementia care. We look forward to seeing you soon! OPENING JUNE 2018!

Sponsor of the Phoenix SPOTLIGHT Senior Services & Living Options Guide

http://www.spotlightseniorservices.com/phoenix/digitaledition.html

Contact us today and say "I saw you in SPOTLIGHT!"

Visit us online @ www.parklandmemorycare.com

IN THE SPOTLIGHT Savanna House Assisted Living and Memory Care

We are pleased to announce our newest advertiser

in the SPOTLIGHT Senior Services & Living Options Guide

Introducing Savanna House, the all-new assisted living and memory care community coming to Gilbert, Arizona.

Here, residents maintain a sense of independence in a
private apartment with all the resort-style community amenities seniors desire today.   At Savanna House,
hospitality is a hallmark of exceptional care.   Loved ones
with memory loss will receive highly individualized care
in one of three distinct neighborhoods—each catering
to a specific stage of Alzheimer’s disease and dementia.

 Individuals who desire assistance with the activities of daily living will receive personal support at whatever level they require—with a goal of self-sufficiency and independence.

Visit us online @ SavannaHouseSeniorLiving.com

IN THE SPOTLIGHT ~ Home Helpers & Direct Link Medical Alert Systems

Find In-Home Care That’s Right for You!

Why Home Helpers for In-Home Care?

Home Helpers In-Home Care Services is more than an in-home health care agency: we’re your extended family when family can’t be there. We’re a locally owned, trusted provider of quality, compassionate in-home care, and we customize our home care solutions to your unique situation for an affordable solution that keeps your loved one where they’re happiest: at home.

The Home Helpers Difference Includes:

• Free in-home consultation and assessment
• Comprehensive in-home care
• Affordable customized solutions
• Locally owned and operated

Home Care Services for Seniors

Staying active and socially engaged is critical for seniors’ health and well-being. And as much as we love spending time with our loved ones, most of us can’t be there as much as we’d like to provide that needed companionship.

Home Helpers offers in-home care services that can extend well beyond the day-to-day medical and essential housekeeping tasks: we offer in-home care to help fill in the gaps for a richer, more fulfilling life for your loved one, including:

• Talking, listening, and sharing experiences
• Playing games and cards
• Reading assistance
• Doing puzzles
• Escorting to and from check-ups, errands, social events, etc.
• Sorting and organizing mail
• Connecting with friends and family through social media (Skype, Facebook, etc.)

Personal Care In-Home Care Services

Sometimes our loved ones need help with basic activities of daily living, including hygiene and nutritional needs to stay in their homes living enriched, engaged, and independent lives.

Personal in-home care by a Home Helpers professional provides that needed support, so your aging or disabled family member can be where they’re happiest: at home. We can help with a range of needs, including:

• Feeding
• Bathing
• Dressing
• Mobility
  • Getting in and out of bed
  • Sitting and standing
  • Navigating stairs
• Using the bathroom

Alzheimer’s and Dementia Care Services Home Health Care

The challenges of caring for a loved one who’s suffering from dementia can be overwhelming. Our professional caregivers can ease the burden with customized home health care services that ensure a higher quality of life for you, your loved one, and your entire family.

To provide the most effective method of home care services for your family’s unique situation, Home Helpers dementia caregivers receive specialized training and are highly experienced in dementia care; in fact, many are certified in Alzheimer’s care through our partnership with the National Certification Board for Alzheimer Care (NCBAC).

Want to learn more?

VISIT OUR CAREGIVERS PAGE

Respite Care In-Home Care Services

Caring for an elderly or disabled family member can be tremendously rewarding, but no matter how much you love and care for them, it’s a very stressful role as well. Caregivers are at increased risk of depression and illness due to the tremendous stress, and no one can do it alone.

Respite care provides the break you need to refresh and recharge – it’s a planned break from caregiving routines that still allows your loved one to be cared for at home, where they truly belong.

Your respite caregiver will learn your family routine and caregiving needs, and make everyone’s life easier with respite care assistance that makes the most sense for you and your family.

About Our Caregivers

• Extensive background checks
• Experienced, well-trained, and insured
• Caring and compassionate
• Chosen specifically for your loved one

The Home Care Association of America enhances the strength and professionalism of private duty home care providers through education and best practices. As a leader in the industry, The Home Care Association of America cares for people at home through advocacy and education. As a member of The Home Care Association of America, we believe that people should be able to age safely in place at home to the extent possible according to their desires and permitted by their resources.

Home Helpers & Direct Link Scottsdale is now a Business Member in Good Standing with AZNHA. The Association was created to enhance the image and confidence of in-home care provider businesses in the eyes of consumers. AZNHA accomplished this by establishing a Code of Business Ethics and Minimum Standards of Delivery of Services for all its members to adhere to. AZNHA members agree to adhere to our Code of Business Ethics.

What Our Clients Say

“Home Helpers approached our situation with personal care. They evaluated Mom, and together we put in place a plan with the flexibility we needed to keep our lives in balance. We also want to say that the people who they employ invest from a personal human care perspective with their clients.”

– John P.

Visit us online @ www.HomeHelpers.com/Scottsdale/

Home Helpers Monitoring Services

Home Helpers provides a wide array of monitoring services and medical alert devices designed to give seniors and others requiring in-home care the independence they need while also assuring safety, using quality systems to make sure our monitoring is as secure and efficient as possible.

Direct Link® Medical Alert Systems – Help at the Touch of a Button™

Direct Link® is our national provider of medical alert systems and personal emergency response systems (PERS), empowering seniors to live independently longer while also ensuring safety and security.

This is more than just a help button – we have:

• 24-hour personal PERS devices
• Fall sensors
• Automated medication dispensers
• Vital signs monitoring units

Each Direct Link unit links to a CSAA Five Diamond Certified central station, where staff is specially trained for medical emergency response situations.

Wish for the best and plan for the unexpected. When and if the need arises, Direct Link will be there.Personal Emergency Response Systems (PERS)

WORRY LESS – HELP IS JUST A CLICK AWAY, 24/7

Seniors who have a personal emergency response system remain independent – and in the comfort of their own home – longer than those who do not, and research shows getting help within the first four hours of a fall can dramatically reduce the severity and effects.* Having a PERS boosts independence, safety, and self-confidence – all at the touch of a button. *According to the AC Nielsen Study

Automated Medication Dispenser

MANAGE MULTIPLE MEDICATIONS EASILY

Did you know approximately 20% of seniors are taking as many as 50 prescriptions every year?** That’s a lot to manage, even for the most organized of us. And it’s critical to be precise when it comes to your prescriptions. Direct Link’s automated medication dispenser is a simple, affordable, and reliable medical alert system solution for managing multiple medications safely and effectively.

**According to the Alliance for Health Reform

Vital Signs Monitoring

IMMEDIATE READINGS BY TRAINED PROFESSIONALS

We’ve all heard the saying, “An apple a day keeps the doctor away.” But regularly monitoring chronic illnesses, such as diabetes, congestive heart failure, hypertension and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) really can keep the doctor away, saving time and money while preventing unnecessary ER and hospital visits. All in the comfort of home.

Contact us today to learn more about Home Helpers Monitoring Services. Or contact your local Home Helpers office to schedule a free in-home consultation and discuss your family’s needs.

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Silverado Senior Living SPOTLIGHT Story - Love Lives Here

Love Lives Here

Love Lives Here is a new documentary short that explores the innovative way Silverado gives life to residents. Produced by retired Rutgers University professor Dr. Cathy Greenblat and award-winning Australian filmmaker Corinne Maunder, this film is the third installment in Fire Films' documentary series Side by Side: Love and Joy in Dementia Care.

Detailing how Silverado gives life to residents through our philosophy of love and recognizing the value of the human spirit, Love Lives Here was shot at four different Silverado communities in California, and features interviews with associates, residents, family members and dementia-care experts as well as photographs and video footage of the daily life at Silverado.

http://www.silveradocare.com/features/love-lives-here/

 “Silverado has a unique approach that sees them getting people to do things that the top neurologists in the world said was impossible, which presented an ideal opportunity to create a thought provoking piece about dementia care,” says Dr. Greenblat, who has been photographing at Silverado communities since 2001. Her books Alive with Alzheimer’s (2004) and Love, Loss and Laughter (2012) both feature numerous photos from Silverado communities. Galleries in North America, Europe, Asia, Australia and the Middle East as well as the World Health Organization, the United Nations and the US National Academy of Sciences have all exhibited Dr. Greenblat’s photographs.

Ms. Maunder, who produced and directed the film, was initially inspired to explore Alzheimer’s care in films by her grandmother’s diagnosis of Alzheimer’s. Since 2013 she has produced over two dozen short films and educational videos about dementia, with more currently in production.

Dr. Greenblat says, “The vision for Side by Side is to create a multimedia resource for individuals and organizations to learn about better practice person-centered dementia care.” The first two films in the series, Finding the Why (Starrett Lodge, Uniting, Australia) and It Takes a Community (Arcare Helensvale, Australia), have informed and inspired countless viewers and have been used in universities, professional forums and care facilities around the world.

“The beautiful thing about this series of films is that the creative process has been very organic,” says Ms. Maunder. “There are no scripts, no marketing departments, no one telling me what messages to push. I’m free to capture and present everything just as I see it, which makes it very authentic. These are real stories about real people.”

Visit us online @ www.silveradocare.com 

IN THE SPOTLIGHT About You Home Care

We are pleased to announce our newest advertiser in the 

SPOTLIGHT Senior Services & Living Options Resource Guide

Welcome About You Home Care!

About You Home Care is an innovative Physician directed non-medical home care
company serving the East and Southeast Phoenix Metro areas. The physician director works
with families and care providers to support client well-being and quality of life. He also oversees
caregiver training and supervisory visits to assure that high standards are maintained.

Dr. Morgan Brown, MD helped launch About You Home Care in 2011. While caring for his
mother he recognized that better communication among caregivers, families and medical providers
can result in improved health and may even reduce the need for costly hospitalization.  Dr. Brown
has over 25 years of experience in a broad range of healthcare areas including large hospital
inpatient care, outpatient primary care clinics and emergency medicine as well as clinical laboratory
 medicine and anatomic pathology.  He has also served on several hospital leadership and quality of care committees.

The founder Debbie McLay, has had a 10 year career working as a Behavioral Health
Technician providing Direct Care to youth and adults with behavioral challenges, including
substance abuse, eating disorders, domestic violence and mental health issues.  Debbie founded
About You Home Care with a vision of serving others who are faced with the struggles that her
family had experienced. As a strong believer in community service Debbie does volunteer work
for Duet, a nonprofit organization that provides free of charge services for homebound adults
and their families that face the difficult challenges associated with aging.

About You Home Care specializes in:

·         Chronic Condition Care - Our Condition Specific Program is designed to help improve the
health of our clients and keep them safe at home. If your aging loved one has a chronic or
post-acute condition we will customize a care plan and assign a caregiver trained in that specific condition.

·         AlzBetter Authorized  Provider  -  Our  specialized  Alzheimer’s and Dementia program can
help your loved one live a happier, fulfilled life. We combine essential tasks and meaningful activities, including our Music to Remember program, to enrich the lives of those struggling with Alzheimer’s
and other forms of dementia.

For more information visit http://aboutyouhomecare.com or call 480-427-4840

Silverado Peoria Memory Care Featured in USA Today!

Fostering Quality Memory Care for People with Alzheimer’s

EDUCATION AND RESEARCH  Most families haven’t been exposed to quality memory care. As a result, they accept the status quo because they’re unaware that people with dementia can experience a life filled with dignity, purpose and meaning.

A FAMILY EFFORT: Communities are beginning to provide families with assistance programs to support sufferers of Alzheimer’s and their caregivers, including home care and counseling services.

Quality memory care begins with a focus on what this population can do. It’s about creating an environment that combines purposeful engagements and social interaction with exceptional clinical care.

Specialized care

From personalized activities, around-the-clock nurses and specialized staff training, it takes many details to create a stimulating experience for those with memory impairment.

"When memory care is done right, families can let go of the fear and focus on sharing life with their loved one again."

Care providers like us must continuously raise the bar by refining programs based on observations made within our communities and the latest research.

Safety net

We cannot pursue our vision alone. We have an excellent support system—including staff, leaders in the medical community, financial support from partner companies and the families of those in need—that plays an important role in ensuring that we continue to provide quality care.

When memory care is done right, families can let go of the fear and focus on sharing life with their loved one again.

Quality care has led to hundreds of success stories about individuals who can once again live life. From a husband whose love for his wife led him to find the right care to personal success stories, we are dedicated to facilitating, capturing and sharing these experiences to help educate others.

By LOREN SHOOK, PRESIDENT, CEO, CHAIRMAN, SILVERADO 

Visit us online @ http://www.silveradocare.com/silverado-locations/arizona/peoria/peoria-memory-care-community/

BrightStar Care ~ The Many Faces of Dementia

THE MANY FACES OF DEMENTIA

In honor of National Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month, let’s take a look at another debilitating cognitve affliction – dementia. Here’s a breakdown of the dangerous neurocognitive disorder, according to alz.org:

Physicians often refer to the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM) to guide them in determining if an individual has dementia and, if so, the condition causing dementia. The latest edition of the manual, DSM-5, classifies dementia as a neurocognitive disorder.

Dementia may be either a major or a mild neurocognitive disorder. An individual must have evidence of significant cognitive decline, and the decline must interfere with independence in everyday activities (for example, assistance may be needed with complex activities such as paying bills or managing medications).

Furthermore, an individual must have evidence of modest cognitive decline, but the decline does not interfere with everyday activities (individuals can still perform complex activities such as paying bills or managing medications, but the activities require greater mental effort). When an individual has these or other symptoms of dementia, a physician must conduct tests to identify the cause.

Different causes of dementia are associated with distinct symptom patterns and brain abnormalities.

Increasing evidence from long-term observational and autopsy studies indicates that many people with dementia, especially those in the older age groups, have brain abnormalities associated with more than one cause of dementia, otherwise known as mixed dementia.

In some cases, individuals do not have dementia, but instead have a condition whose symptoms mimic those of dementia. Common causes of dementia-like symptoms are depression, delirium, side effects from medications, thyroid problems, certain vitamin deficiencies and excessive use of alcohol.

Unlike dementia, these conditions often may be reversed with treatment. One meta-analysis, a method of analysis in which results of multiple studies are examined, reported that 9 percent of people with dementia-like symptoms did not in fact have dementia, but had other conditions that were potentially reversible.

DIFFERENCES BETWEEN WOMEN AND MEN IN THE PREVALENCE OF ALZHEIMER’S DISEASE AND OTHER DEMENTIAS

More women than men have Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias. Almost two-thirds of Americans with Alzheimer’s are women. Of the 5.1 million people age 65 and older with Alzheimer’s in the United States, 3.2 million are women and 1.9 million are men.

There are a number of potential reasons why more women than men have Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias. The prevailing view has been that this discrepancy is due to the fact that women live longer than men on average, and older age is the greatest risk factor for Alzheimer’s.

Many studies of incidence (which indicates risk of developing disease) of have found no significant difference between men and women in the proportion who develop Alzheimer’s or other dementias at any given age.

However, limited new research suggests that risk could be higher for women, potentially due to biological or genetic variations or even different life experiences. Data from the Framingham Study suggests that because men have a higher rate of death from cardiovascular disease than women in middle age, men who survive beyond age 65 may have a healthier cardiovascular risk profile and thus a lower risk for dementia than women of the same age, though more research is needed to support this finding.

RACIAL AND ETHNIC DIFFERENCES

Although there are more non-Hispanic whites living with Alzheimer’s and other dementias than people of any other racial or ethnic group in the United States, older African-Americans and Hispanics are more likely than older whites to have Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias.

A review of many studies by an expert panel concluded that older African-Americans are about twice as likely to have Alzheimer’s and other dementias as older whites, and Hispanics are about one and one-half times as likely to have Alzheimer’s and other dementias as older whites.

Variations in health, lifestyle and socioeconomic risk factors across racial groups likely account for most of the differences in risk of Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias by race. Despite some evidence that the influence of genetic risk factors on Alzheimer’s and other dementias may differ by race, genetic factors do not appear to account for the large prevalence differences among racial groups.

Instead, health conditions such as cardiovascular disease and diabetes, which increase risk for Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias, are believed to account for these differences as they are more prevalent in African-American and Hispanic people.

Lower levels of education and other socioeconomic characteristics in these communities may also increase risk. Based on data for Medicare beneficiaries age 65 and older, Alzheimer’s disease or another dementia had been diagnosed in 8 percent of white older adults, 11 percent of African-Americans and 12 percent of Hispanics.

For more of our Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month coverage, click here. Or, contact our local team to get any questions you have answered or request dementia care and support.

Visit us online @ www.BrightStarcare.com