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Memory Care • September 21, 2023

Dementia – What You Need To Know (Part 2)

The Irreversible Nature of Dementia and Its Profound Impact In Part 1, we delved into the daunting statistics that illustrate the dramatic rise in dementia cases, with Alzheimer's Disease taking the lead, followed by Lewy Body Dementia, Frontotemporal Lobe Dementia, and Vascular Dementia. These statistics reflect the harsh reality that dementia entails the gradual deterioration…

Memory Care • September 14, 2023

Dementia – What You Need To Know (Part 1)

What Is Dementia? "Dementia is a general term for loss of memory, language, problem-solving and other thinking abilities that are severe enough to interfere with daily life. Alzheimer's is the most common cause of dementia." - Alzheimer's Association Understanding Dementia and Memory Care Options "Your loved one has dementia (or Alzheimer’s Disease)" is a phrase…

Uncategorized • July 25, 2023

Welcome to Your New Home: The Holistic Community of Teresa’s House, Assisted Living Facilities

When it comes to finding an assisted living facility for your family member, we believe that it’s important to look beyond what is necessary or “good enough,” and instead seek out environments and services that will allow your loved one to live a full and meaningful day-to-day life. It can be difficult to hand over…

A middle aged woman sitting with her father at Teresa's House

Caretaker Advice • October 12, 2021

Choosing the Right Care Environment for Your Loved One

Two of our favorite people spending quality time together on our front porch! Being able to visit your loved one in a safe, supportive environment is truly something special. Imagine every time you walk into a room in your house, your family says you don’t belong there. Or you’re telling your friends a funny story,…

Covid update for assisted living center Teresa's House

COVID-19 • August 26, 2021

COVID-19 Update: Delta Variant

We are nearly a year and a half into the worst pandemic in 100 years. The optimism many of us felt just a few weeks ago has faded in the face of a fourth wave caused by the highly infectious delta variant. But here at Teresa’s House – we remain optimistic, because of how well…

A nurse named Alyssa walking with two elderly men outside at Teresa's House

Life at Teresa's House • August 26, 2021

Meet the Staff: Alyssa Williamson

Our highly trained and competent staff are a huge part of what makes Teresa’s House different, and certified medication aide Alyssa Williamson is no exception. She exemplifies the best qualities of Teresa’s House, cultivating genuine and intentional relationships with our residents. In this interview, she tells us more about her responsibilities and what it’s like…

Caretaker Advice • August 18, 2021

3 Signs It’s Time to Move a Loved One into Senior Care

Moving a family member to a residential care facility is a deeply personal decision and a highly emotional one, even when it is clear your loved one can no longer continue living alone. If you’re unsure whether it’s time to seek more support, here are 3 signs assisted living may be right for your family…

Caretaker Advice • February 8, 2021

Preparing for Assisted Living or Memory Care?

Here's what you need to know. By Godwin Dixon, Co-Founder & Co-Owner at Teresa’s House Moving a loved one into Assisted Living or Memory Care can be one of the most positive experiences for you and your family with a little preparation and the right team in place. At Teresa’s House, we work with families…

Health & Fitness • May 17, 2020

Self-Care Tips for Caregivers and Seniors

The saying “If you don’t take care of yourself, you can’t to take care of others” rings so true when it comes to caring for a parent, spouse, sibling or even friends. Yes, you can ignore your own health and needs for a while, but it isn’t healthy or sustainable. Working with seniors for more…

Memory Care • May 10, 2020

Dementia vs. Alzheimer’s: The Difference and Why It Matters

Dementia and Alzheimer’s disease are often spoken about interchangeably, but they are not the same condition. Dementia is the term applied to a group of symptoms that negatively impact memory, but Alzheimer’s, the most common type of dementia, is a progressive disease of the brain that slowly and continuously destroys thinking skills, memory, and eventually…