signature programs

Our Special Touch Signature Program

At Commonwealth Senior Living, our Sweet Memories neighborhoods feature award-winning signature programs specifically designed to elevate and enhance the experience of our residents with dementia and Alzheimer’s disease. One of these programs, Special Touch, helps residents enjoy a unique start to their lunch and a relaxing way to wind down at dinner. These touches are […]

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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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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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Our Signature Programs

Commonwealth Senior Living offers residents the opportunity to enjoy an engaging lifestyle while aging in place. This means that while an individual’s care needs may change, their home, hobbies, and interests don’t have to. Learn more about our Signature Programs.

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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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Life at Commonwealth Senior Living at Bel Air

Commonwealth Senior Living is proud to serve our residents and their families in Bel Air, Maryland. Our community is one of just three communities in the surrounding area which includes secured memory care residencies. Offering Assisted Living and Memory Care, both with two different floorplans, ensures our residents have support available should they need it […]

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Life at Commonwealth Senior Living at Hillsville

Watch a short video about life at Commonwealth Senior Living at Hillsville.

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Life at Commonwealth Senior Living at South Boston

Watch a short video about life at Commonwealth Senior Living at South Boston.

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Life at Commonwealth Memory Care at Chesapeake

Commonwealth Memory Care at Chesapeake is unique in that our team has received advanced dementia training as well as being certified dementia practitioners. This means our team is able to offer the most empathetic care and share this experience and knowledge with families so they’re able to better understand where their loved ones are, to […]

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