Providence Place San Francisco

10/09/2013

Providence Monthly: Living a Happy Life with Dementia http://conta.cc/19kfYdg

It is hard to believe that stores are already stocking supplies for the holidays, but we are quickly approaching the busy time of year. This month we feature:

09/12/2013

Providence Monthly: Non-Pharmacological Dementia Care Options http://conta.cc/15XnzZT

08/06/2013

Providence Monthly: Advocating for People with Dementia http://conta.cc/1c6YJQf

We have had a busy summer at Providence Place. In addition to our constantly exciting activities program, we are almost complete with a major renovation of the building exterior. So if you are in the area, please stop by and say hello and have some tea or coffee and cookies with us.

06/13/2013

Providence Monthly: Planning Outings for Seniors with Dementia http://conta.cc/12J5xQf

With summer here, we focus this month on tips in planning outings for people with dementia. Some favorite activities at Providence is trips to the coffee and ice cream shops, Golden Gate park, the beach and walks around the neighborhood. Outings should be planned taking into consideration the senior...

05/10/2013

Providence Monthly: Siblings Managing Care: Tips and Resources http://conta.cc/198CySR

This month we focus on tools siblings and other family members can use to manage the care of their parents/loved ones. Caregiving is emotionally charged as it is and can be made more difficult where multiple people are involved in decision making.

04/09/2013

Providence Monthly: Alzheimers is the 6th Leading Cause of Death http://conta.cc/14SCWY2

Alzheimer's disease awareness continues to rise as unfortunately it is now the 6th leading cause of death in the United States. With the recently released 2013 Alzheimer's Facts and Figures report, the Alzheimer's Association confirms the rapid growth in prevalence of this disease and its cost on th...

03/06/2013

Providence Monthly: The Power of Music in Treating Alzheimer's http://conta.cc/WOyKq0

As caregivers, we are always looking for creative new ways to improve the lives of those we care for. For anybody taking care of a loved one with Alzheimer's, particularly as the disease progresses, finding those positive moments becomes more and more difficult.

02/07/2013

Providence Monthly: Reducing Fall Risk - It Hits 1/3 of Seniors http://conta.cc/YEXDki

Valentine's Day is around the corner and we have fun activities planned at Providence. Whether its making cards, munching on hershey's kisses or watching romantic comedies, its important to do something special for the seniors in our lives to make them feel loved and remembered.

01/08/2013

Providence Monthly: You Are Not Alone, The Fight Against Alzheimer's is National http://conta.cc/Wu0kBF

For millions of Americans, the heartbreak of watching a loved one struggle with Alzheimer's disease is a pain they know all too well. Alzheimer's disease burdens an increasing number of our Nation's elders and their families, and it is essential that we confront the challenge it poses to our public ...

07/10/2012

Providence Monthly: Siblings Managing Parents Care http://conta.cc/NgzBYz

06/13/2012

Providence Monthly: Demand for Respite Care on the Rise...the Result of Caregiver Overburden? http://conta.cc/LkAptE