
The Power of Intergenerational Storytelling
This National Tell a Story Day, we encourage you to be brave in sharing a story from your life, or to express an eagerness to hear an anecdote from the life of someone you know. If you’re interested in partnering with our community to support our intergenerational relationship building through our Class Act program, contact us today!
4 Reasons Music Therapy Matters for Seniors
This World Music Therapy Week, we’re raising awareness about some of the benefits music therapy holds for senior adults.
Why Pet Therapy is Valuable for Seniors
This spring, we’re celebrating pets! April 11 marks both National Pet Day and Dog Therapy Appreciation Day, and we are shining a light on some of the benefits of pet companionship and animal therapy for seniors.
Health Benefits of Walking for Seniors
This National Walking Day, plan to get out for a walk! Invite a friend or loved one to join you, and take it one step at a time as you develop a walking routine that holds enriching, long-term benefits for your mental and physical health!
Celebrate Wellderly Week at Aiken Memory Care!
Wellderly Week serves as a wonderful reminder that life should be enjoyable at every age! Read more here.
Recognizing Your Loved One’s Need for Additional Support
As our parents, grandparents, and loved ones begin to age, it can be hard to know if they’re safe living alone. When you find those extra moments to spend together, there are some signs you can look out for to determine whether your loved one might need additional support or care.
Benefits of Reading for Senior Adults & Spring Reading List
As the weather begins to shift, and we begin to see and feel little hints of spring blooming all around, it is the perfect time to start a new book!
How to Support Your Loved One’s Transition to a Senior Living Community
As you prepare to navigate your upcoming move, here are some key steps to take to ensure everyone’s emotional, mental, and physical needs are being considered along the way.
Choosing a Senior Living Community During the Holidays
For families and loved ones looking for senior living support, sometimes waiting until after the holidays to move seems like the best choice. However, amidst the hustle and bustle of the holiday season, initiating senior living ahead of the holidays might provide an unexpected sense of peace for everyone involved.
Giving Back to Seniors this Holiday Season
If you’re looking for organizations to give back to, here are some of our favorites that help address the various needs the senior adults have, including food insecurity, healthcare, social engagement, and companionship.
Different Types of Dementia
According to Alzheimer’s Disease International, there are over 100 forms of dementia. Today, we will take a look at a few of the most common types of dementia, the characteristics that make them similar, as well as the markers that distinguish one from another.
Signs to Look for Look Out for this Holiday Season
As our parents, grandparents, and loved ones begin to age, it can be hard to know if they’re safe living alone. While you have some extra time together this holiday season, there are some signs you can look out for to determine whether your loved one might need additional support.
Navigating Difficult Emotions
In general, hobbies can be fun to practice in our spare time. However, research suggests that regularly participating in hobbies can have a positive impact on one’s mental health.
Ways to Tend to Difficult Emotions
In general, hobbies can be fun to practice in our spare time. However, research suggests that regularly participating in hobbies can have a positive impact on one’s mental health.
Benefits of Community Based Living
In a society that often overlooks our elders, independent living, assisted living, and memory care communities are uniquely poised to usher in empathy, serenity, and vibrancy at an incredibly pivotal time in a person’s life.
Things to Do While Visiting Your Loved One at Aiken Memory Care
Whether you enjoy history, arts and culture, exploring the outdoors, or local food experiences, there's something for everyone!
Navigating Seasonal Depression
As the days become shorter, and daylight hours lessen, many people experience Seasonal Affective Disorder. Known more commonly as seasonal depression or the winter blues, Seasonal Affective Disorder is a type of depression that begins and ends around the same time each year. If you’re experiencing seasonal depression, you are not alone. We are here to help.
Aiken Memory Care’s Guide to Seasonal Wellness
As we enter autumn and approach winter, there are lots of opportunities to gather; visit loved ones and friends and enjoy meaningful time together partaking in familiar traditions. Our list of seasonal wellness tips will help to keep you and yours healthy as you make plans this season, especially when visiting with friends and family at Aiken Memory Care.
World Mental Health Day: How Mental Health Can Impact Senior Adults
This World Mental Health Day, we want you to know that no matter what you are going through, your experience matters. You matter. No one should have to be alone with complicated thoughts or feelings. You deserve genuine support as you navigate your mental health. We can replace stigma with support by sharing our stories with one another, ensuring that fewer and fewer people feel alone.
Benefits of Reading for Senior Adults & October Reading List
As the weather begins to shift, and we begin to see and feel little hints of autumn bursting all around, it is the perfect time to start a new book. Whether you have a favorite reading nook in your home, a cozy spot in one of our communal spaces, or even a cherished spot outdoors, there’s nothing quite like unfurling the world of possibilities that awaits us inside a good book.