The Holidays and Alzheimer’s Disease
The Holidays! They can be comforting, joyous, celebratory, and warm. They can be fraught, stressful, and exhausting, too. This…
0Is it Alzheimer’s or Dementia?
Auguste Deter was the first person to be diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease. After her death in 1906, her physician…
Dementia and the Value of Routine
Living a predictable life can feel restrictive at times for many of us. Nevertheless, most of us build our…
Mild Cognitive Impairment
Most of us who are older than 50 have experienced what we may jokingly call a “senior moment.” The…
Alzheimer’s Disease and Hearing Loss
To understand the link between hearing loss and Alzheimer’s disease, it is helpful to know what a “risk factor”…
Become an Alzheimer’s Awareness Advocate
Because we at Parc Provence specialize in memory care for those with Alzheimer’s, we believe it’s important to call…
The Role of Psychiatrists in Assessing and Treating Alzheimer’s Disease
Alzheimer’s disease is a study in contrasts for adults who have the condition. It causes dementia and loss of…
See What’s Happening in March at Parc Provence
The Parc Provence activity calendars are designed with each resident’s interests and cognitive levels in mind. Our goal is…
Caring for Those with Vascular Dementia
As the St. Louis region’s leader in memory care, Parc Provence can help with vascular dementia. The skilled-nursing community…