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Dementia is a term used to describe a group of conditions affecting memory, thinking and social abilities, with Alzheimer’s disease being the most the most common type. The CDC estimates there are around 5.8 million people in the U.S. living with Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias. While there are some risk factors you cannot control,… Continue reading Tips for Reducing Your Risks of Dementia

It’s not easy for you and your loved ones to acknowledge that it’s no longer viable for a loved one to live independently. When the time comes to consider assisted living for a loved one, we are presented with a multitude of options.  It can be daunting when faced with cost, location, amenities, visiting hours,… Continue reading The Irony of Assisted Living

There may come a time in life when you have to make the decision to move a loved one in an assisted living facility. If you’re feeling guilty over moving someone close to you into assisted living, know that you’re not alone. It can be difficult to easily see the logic in the situation, often… Continue reading Overcoming Guilt of Moving a Loved One into Assisted Living 

There were several factors in Derek Hansen’s life that led him to pursue his calling of helping others. When his mother moved to the United States at 20 years old, she took on social work jobs at a women’s home and eventually began working with people with brain injuries. This type of work had intrigued… Continue reading Aria Senior Living: Our Story

Over the last 10 years, the practice of senior care has come to recognize the importance of well-designed housing as a foundation to the overall well-being of the senior population. Assisted living communities have evolved to meet the wants and needs of today’s seniors, many of them being more resident-focused. Typically, large assisted-living facilities are… Continue reading Evidence Based Care

R.I.S.E. Program There is a tremendous amount of research focused on understanding the connection between exercise, social engagement, meditation, stress, and nutrition and cognitive health and overall brain health. As we age, we tend to lose sight of the things we love that keep our mind and body flourishing. At Aria, we have implemented the… Continue reading R.I.S.E. Program with Aria Senior Living