Memory Care

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What Are the Signs and Symptoms of Dementia?

Recognizing the signs of dementia and Alzheimer's disease, such as cognitive impairment, is critical to helping a loved one get the assistance they need.

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Kendal Charitable Funds Supports Affiliate Philanthropy Efforts

Kendal Charitable Funds, the philanthropic arm of Kendal, is dedicated to funding initiatives that enhance the lives of older adults. One way in which initiatives are supported is through financial…

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Alzheimer’s Awareness

Published: August 29, 2024   The annual “Walk to End Alzheimer’s” fundraiser, held in hundreds of cities across the United States, is a vivid reminder of the disease’s reach and…

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Let’s Talk About Memory Care at Barclay Friends

We are excited to delve into one of the essential care services we provide: Memory Care. This community is dedicated to offering specialized support for individuals living with Alzheimer’s, dementia,…

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Kendal at Lexington Achieves CARF Reaccreditation

CARF, or the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities, conducts evaluations every five years. Kendal at Lexington has been awarded CARF reaccreditation following a rigorous evaluation process spanning from December…

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Senior Moments or Dementia?

How to Tell the Difference Between a Senior Moment and Dementia The recent controversy over a new Alzheimer’s drug called Aduhelm raises again the question of what is age-appropriate forgetfulness…

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Student Volunteers Form Intergenerational Bonds with Kendal Residents

Maya Angelou said, “People will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.” Two Programs, One Mission That…

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Brain Exercises Improve Cognition at Any Age

Just as physical fitness is essential to healthy hearts, lungs, muscles, joints, and every other bodily system, exercising the brain can significantly sharpen gray matter into advancing age. While seniors…

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Healthy Lifestyle Choices Bring Decline in Dementia

There is very good news coming out of a major study of over 60,000 people by the Harvard School of Public Health. Dementia has been declining by a rate of…

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