Many families have requested that we start a support group where family members can meet to discuss the difficulties of caring for aging parents, relatives, and loved ones. We will start the first support group meeting January 21st at 7:00 p.m. at 3272 N Garland Ave, Garland, TX 75040.
You do not have to have a loved one at Mayberry Gardens to attend.
February is the month of love and Mayberry Gardens and the residents in House 8 love Karee Adams. Karee has worked at Mayberry Gardens since August. She currently works the 3:30 to 11:30 shift in H8. Karee is from California and lived there all here life. She came to Texas because her best friend Erica…
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…
Yesterday we had our ribbon cutting for our recently converted memory care home. We are so grateful to the Richardson Chamber of Commerce and all attendees who gave of their time to join us in celebrating this achievement. The event was a great success and we were excited to meet and learn about many other businesses…
As women reach menopause, they may feel as if they’re going through a “brain fog.” They’re forgetting names or where they put their car keys. But don’t worry – up to sixty percent of women report memory loss during menopause. While that same study shows that the memory loss is temporary, women suffering from memory loss during menopause can still…
Sometimes daily tasks become too much for seniors and family members to manage on their own, especially if a senior is experiencing memory loss. Seniors may forget to do important daily tasks such as taking medication, maintaining good hygiene, or eating regularly. This can be stressful for family members or other caregivers who want to…
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…