Wanted to recognize Sara from the local chapter of the alz.org for coming to our community and bringing an excellent training on Alzheimer’s and dementia to our staff.
We are trying to be informed as possible on caring for residents who suffer with Alzheimer’s and dementia and the training was very informative and interactive.
Thank you Sara!
The touch of a hand is important to everyone, especially to those who are in need of dementia care. That’s why we often include hand massages and facials in our list of activities for Mayberry Gardens’ residents. And we’re not the only ones who feel these simple activities are essential to good care. The subject…
Shenneka Estell has just recently become the House Manager for our new Memory Care home. Shenneka has worked at Mayberry Gardens for 2 years. Shenneka moved to the DFW area from Texarkana. She felt she just needed a change so she brought her family to the Big City. She has three children. Her oldest is…
If you have a loved one with Dementia, you may be evaluating memory care residence options. You will want to choose the best location for your loved one. Consider the following tips. Seek the Right Support You should have an idea of what kind of support your loved one needs for their physical and emotional health….
Caring for loved ones with dementia and Alzheimer’s can be demanding, stressful, and emotionally draining. We saw this video recently and wanted to share it with our family members and staff. Teepa Snow is a reknown trainer on dementia and Alzheimer’s care and this powerful video shares some excellent ideas and ways to deal with…
Virginia Woolf, the famish English author said, “One cannot think well, love well, sleep well, if one has not dined well.” Meet the cooks at Mayberry Gardens who help our residents do just that. Our cooks prepare 3 hot meals a day with a lot of love. Frequently, one of the compliments our residents give…
We just finished the licensing process to convert one of our existing homes to a Certified Alzheimer’s Unit. We are excited to be able to welcome more residents to Mayberry Gardens who are suffering from Alzheimer’s and related dementia. We are currently showing the home and hoping to have our first resident in the home…