Senior Living Options of the Desert

04/24/2017

“A feeling of urgency grew to get him into the studio one last time to capture what magic was left. It was now or never,” says his wife Kim Campbell

04/02/2015

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03/11/2014

01/12/2014

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11/21/2013

Some seniors getting less food because of budget cuts. Bianca Rae has the story.

11/21/2013

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11/07/2013

I just wanted to write a note to give my heartfelt thanks to Leann and Rick for their incredible assistance in finding the right place for my Dad and for guidance in how to complete the VA forms (including the Correct forms) to submit for financial assistance. My Dad was released from a skilled nursing facility with literally one day’s notice. After pleading with the facility to extend my Dad’s time there, they said no. So I immediately contacted my Dad’s social worker and he referred me to Leann and said she was the best person he’s worked with and trusted her completely in helping me find the best fit for my Dad. You see, my Dad is my hero and his whole world changed within a few weeks as he lost his independent and self-reliant way of life. He can no longer live alone and now needs 24 hour assistance in a facility. I can’t begin to imagine what that is like.

My Dad is now in a wonderful place and is receiving incredible care. He has made friends where he is and feels safe and is comfortable. I’m also finalizing the VA paperwork thanks to Rick’s assistance. Rick spent so much time on the phone with me in the evenings to ensure I completely understood what was required to get the forms processed accurately. Both Leann and Rick’s patience, dedication, and true compassion for what they do and the people they do it for has been such a blessing and comfort to all of us. Their sincerity is so refreshing and encouraging. My family and I honestly sleep peacefully at night because of Leann and Rick, knowing Dad is safe.

We are forever grateful. Thank you, thank you.

Cindy T.

09/17/2013

The National Institutes of Health spends more on HIV/AIDS even though more Americans are living with Alzheimer's.

09/17/2013

A “Joe” Knows – Alzheimer Fact: An early diagnosis of Alzheimer’s Disease (or other forms of dementia) are beneficial for several reasons. It can tell people whether their symptoms are from Alzheimer’s or another cause, such as stroke, tumor, Parkinson’s disease, sleep disturbances, side effects of medications, or other conditions that may be treatable and possibly reversible. Beginning treatment early on in the disease process can help preserve function for some time, even though the underlying disease process cannot be changed. Having an early diagnosis also helps families plan for the future, make living arrangements, take care of financial and legal matters, and develop support networks. In addition, an early diagnosis can provide greater opportunities for people to get involved in clinical trials. In a typical clinical trial, scientists test a drug or treatment to see if that intervention is effective and for what patient’s it would work best. At this current time, there are four (4) medications approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat Alzheimer’s. They are: Donepezil (Aricept®), Rivastigmine (Exelon®), Galantamine (Razadyne®) and Memantine (Namenda®). The first three are used to treat mild to moderate Alzheimer’s (but Donepezil can be used for severe Alzheimer’s as well). The fourth drug, Memantine (Namenda®), is used to treat moderate to severe Alzheimer’s. These drugs work by regulating neurotransmitters (the chemicals that transmit messages between neurons). They may help maintain thinking, memory, and speaking skills, and help with certain behavioral problems. However, these drugs don’t change the underlying disease process, and are effective for some but not all people and may only help a limited time. One other drug, and the first Alzheimer drug ever, Tacrine (Cognex) was used to treat mild to moderate Alzheimer’s’ back in the 90’s but was discontinued in the US due to the serious side effects. Scientists don’t yet fully understand what causes Alzheimer’s disease, but it has become increasingly clear that it develops because of a complex series of events that take place in the brain over a long period of time. It is likely that the causes include some mix of genetic, environmental, and lifestyle factors. Because people differ in their genetic make-up and lifestyle, the importance of any one of these factors in increasing or decreasing the risk of developing Alzheimer’s may differ from person to person. This is why an early diagnosis is so important to us all. Thank you, Joe.

08/15/2013

Urinary tract infections can cause confusion in older people and those who experience dementia or Alzheimers disease.

07/19/2013

More High Profile Press for the Alzheimer's Association

More than 5,000 attendees gathered in Boston for the Alzheimer's Association International Conference this week sharing research updates in an effort to advance the discovery of scientific breakthroughs leading to methods of prevention, treatment, and ultimately, a cure for Alzheimer’s disease. www.alz.org/aaic