memory impariment Archive

A Family’s Story of Dealing with the Struggles of Dementia

Posted on December 3, 2010 | No Comments
There have been many articles and stories written about dementia and other memory-impairing diseases. Most of what is written focuses on the research of treatment and origin of these diseases, the increasing percentage of people suffering from these conditions, and what services are available...
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Bilingualism Benefits the Brain

Posted on November 24, 2010 | No Comments
Multiple studies have shown beneficial aspects of being bilingual. Article from US News & World Report Speaking two languages can be handy when traveling abroad, applying for jobs, and working with international colleagues, but how does bilingualism influence the way we think? In the current...
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Dementia on the Job

Posted on November 24, 2010 | No Comments
Dementia cases on the job rise with aging work force The changes may be subtle, especially at first: An aging executive misses an appointment or two, or can’t recall what was said in last week’s meeting. A doctor who’s nearing retirement suddenly blanks on a...
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Talk To Us: Online Chat with Silverado

Posted on July 10, 2010 | No Comments
After spending over half an hour on the phone pushing 45 buttons on an automated message system, I’m at the brink of tears and just want to hear another human being’s voice on the other end of the line to answer my questions. We live...
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Reflections on Memory-Impaired Fathers

Posted on June 18, 2010 | No Comments
Silverado Senior Living President and Chief Executive Officer Loren B. Shook offers these reflections on Alzheimer’s disease and Father’s Day: All of us fortunate enough to grow up with loving fathers are who we are today thanks to the lessons they taught us. Whether it...
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Great tip for Caregivers of the Memory Impaired: Listen to Your Elders!

Posted on April 29, 2010 | No Comments
While someone suffering from memory impairment might not recognize who you are they might be able to pass along valuable advice. A study from the University of Florida showed, that our elders have a wealth of knowledge which can still be reached even with memory...
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Jazz Musician Shares her Alzheimer’s Story in Song

Posted on April 22, 2010 | No Comments
Article from the NY Times: By PAULA SPAN Cynthia Scott’s voice came wafting out of my car radio on a Sunday morning. She’s a lovely singer, a veteran of jazz clubs and international festivals and, back when, one of Ray Charles’s Raelettes. But more than...
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How Loren Shook builds a culture to drive growth at Silverado Senior Living

Posted on April 1, 2010 | No Comments
Article on the cover of Smart Business Magazine: Excerpt from the article: Loren B. Shook loves telling stories. One of his favorites is the one about Rose. When she was transferred from a hospital to Silverado Senior Living Inc. — where Shook serves as chairman,...
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Sleep to be Smart!

Posted on February 23, 2010 | No Comments
It’s still dark out when my alarm flashes the time and starts making a screeching sound that I have grown to believe is pure evil. It’s 5:30 in the morning and I need to be to work in an hour. This is the third night...
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