Families at Dolan Memory Care Homes Praise Visitor Restriction during COVID-19 Outbreak
As the coronavirus pandemic sweeps across our nation, unsettled feelings and sheer panic have taken over. Fortunately at Dolan Memory Care Homes, we have not had any positive COVID-19 cases. We have been proactive with the COVID-19 outbreak, following CDC and State...Missing Link Identified in Search to Cure Alzheimer’s Disease
There are two key biomarkers involved in the development of Alzheimer’s disease that are well-known: beta-amyloid and tau. Beta amyloid is what creates the buildups of plaque in the brains of Alzheimer’s patients as opposed to tau, which creates the infamous tangles...How Social Workers Make the Dolan Difference
“There is no greater joy nor greater reward than to make a fundamental difference in someone’s life” This quote by Mary Rose McGeady captures the essence of a social worker’s job description in a nutshell. Social workers have been involved in healthcare since 1905,...Benefits of Dancing for an Aging Brain
Before turning down an offer to get out on the dance floor with someone, read on to find out how dancing benefits the brain. A study published in the medical journal Frontiers in Human Neuroscience aimed to determine what kinds of exercise have the most profound...Self-Neglect Screening Tool Empowers both Older Adults and Caregivers
The stress of being a caregiver for an older adult can be wearing. It’s a demanding and delicate balancing act of ensuring the loved one is safe while allowing them autonomy and a sense of independence. One important element of this care is making sure the adult is...
