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News from The Preserve as well as current topics of interest for the people we serve, their families and our community.

 

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When to Seek Memory Care for Your Loved One

Do you know when to seek memory care for a loved one diagnosed with Alzheimer’s or dementia? Not everyone with Alzheimer’s or dementia needs to live in a memory support community. If your loved one simply needs more assistance with daily living, an assisted living apartment…

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How to Recognize When It’s Time for Assisted Living

We often get asked the $64,000 question, how do I know when it’s time to move a loved one to assisted living? The answer to this is as unique and personal as the individual’s journey with aging or dementia. Some people are able to stay in their home as they age, with family sup…

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Understanding Alzheimer’s Disease

October is typically when individuals and teams gather across the nation to walk together with the goal to raise awareness and funds for Alzheimer’s care and research. This year the annual Walk to End Alzheimer’s looks a little different, but the commitment from the various communities…

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Skilled Rehabilitation: Providing a New Lease on Life

As we age, our body goes through many changes including, but not limited to, a decline in balance, heart conditions, and joint deterioration in the knee, hip, shoulder or ankle. Personalized therapy and skilled rehabilitation programs provide help in the recovery process and gets the patie…

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Sensory Loss in Seniors

Each of the five senses connects us to our world in different ways, but as we age they begin to change. The staff and caregivers at The Preserve understand that sensory loss has a great impact on older adults and also can be difficult to grasp for those who are not experiencing the same. A…

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How We Weather the Storm During Hurricane Season

With the hurricane season upon us, the health and safety of our senior residents, staff and extended community is top priority. Even though it will not likely peak until August or September, The Preserve is working behind the scenes to prepare for what is being forecasted as a very active …

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Providing Connections Through Technology to Our Residents with iN2L

During this time of social isolation in all communities due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the availability of technology-based tools is more important than ever to help seniors stay connected to the outside world. Implementation of iN2L, or It’s Never 2 Late, at The Preserve has done just th…

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COVID-19 Response

CMS (the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services), the Florida Dept. of Health and Governor DeSantis announced sweeping proposals this weekend that ban visitors for the next 30-days to Nursing Homes, Assisted Livings and most congregate senior community settings – for the next 30-days.…

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