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The Power of Sound

At Commonwealth Senior Living, we believe our residents should fully embrace their golden years as a time of ongoing growth. We also recognize many of our seniors have encountered the inevitable hurdle of hearing loss, which greatly affects their day-to-day experiences. Experts at Johns Hopkins School of Medicine uncovered a direct link between hearing loss […]

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A Day in the Life of a Memory Care Neighborhood: What to Expect on Day One

Making the decision to transition a loved one with memory loss to a senior living community can bring both relief and anxiety. Questions may arise like “What should I bring?” “Who will be there to welcome us?” “Will my father be unhappy?” “Will my wife long to go back home with me?” At Commonwealth Senior […]

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Commonly Used Medications in Treating Dementia

When a parent, partner, or loved one is diagnosed with dementia, it’s important to find a physician who provides appropriate treatment recommendations and understands the importance of supporting both you as the caregiver and the person living with dementia. Our Director of Clinical Services, Archie McAlexander, suggests following “first do no harm” and “start low, go slow” […]

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The 10 Commandments: Caring for Someone with Memory Loss

Caring for a loved one with memory loss can be a challenging journey, but it can also be filled with moments of profound connection and love. Paula Harder, Vice President of Resident Programs, recommends following what she calls “The 10 Commandments for Caring for Someone with Memory Loss.” Throughout her many years of helping families […]

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Recreating Familiarity: How Life Stations Help Our Sweet Memories Residents

Cooking a meal for the family. Changing the oil of a classic 1965 sports car. Planting and watering a garden full of fresh colorful blooms or vegetables. Holding a baby for the first time. As you read those sentences, what came to mind? You likely recalled memories from your life that made you feel warm, […]

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The Stages of a Dementia Diagnosis: It’s Not All About the Disease

If you or someone you love has received a disease diagnosis including dementia as an outcome, you already know. Every resource you look at or listen to will tell you dementia is not a disease, but rather a “cluster of symptoms” that will erase your life’s memories. Any dementia educator will tell you about the […]

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Caring for a Loved One with Dementia: Chocolate in the Morning

Love may look and feel a bit different for those with loved ones struggling with dementia and Alzheimer’s disease. Everyone shows their love in different ways. One of our family members began writing about his wife’s journey with Alzheimer’s a few years ago where he imagines the world through her eyes. He has been gracious […]

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Commonwealth Senior Living Communities Named Best Memory Care for 2022

We’re honored to announce that memorycare.com named 17 of our communities Best Memory Care for 2022. Take a look this year’s award-winning communities here: Commonwealth Memory Care at Chesapeake was named Best Memory Care in Norfolk and Hampton, Virginia. Commonwealth Senior Living at Bel Air was named Best Memory Care in Bel Air, Maryland again […]

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What to Expect During the First 30 Days in Memory Care

Whether it’s the first day of elementary school, marriage, the birth of a child, or moving to a new home, our lives are filled with transitions. Moving your loved one into our Sweet Memories neighborhood is another one of life’s transitions. We hope this will be a transition of new and sweet beginnings, a new […]

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Checklist for Choosing the Right Memory Care

Today may be the day you and your family begin your research into Memory Care communities for Mom or Dad. Or maybe you’ve been putting off making the decision due to fear of the unknown or a feeling of guilt for not being able to take on all your loved one’s care needs alone. We […]

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