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Alcoeur Gardens
Nov 4, 20191 min read
October at Alcoeur Gardens
Here is a little peak on some things that happened during the month at Alcoeur Gardens of Brick and Toms River. This month we celebrated...
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Alcoeur Gardens
Sep 30, 20191 min read
A Beautiful Day for a Beautiful Cause
Team Angels for Alzheimer's had a great time this past Saturday at the Alzheimer's New Jersey Walk to Fight Alzheimer's Southern Regional...
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Alcoeur Gardens
Sep 26, 20193 min read
Why Some Drugs Fail
New insights into a specific gene variant may help to explain why some Alzheimer's drugs work in certain people but may fail in others....
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Alcoeur Gardens
Sep 24, 20191 min read
Something Sweet from our Dear Annette
Here at Alcoeur Gardens, we pride ourselves in truly treating our residents like family. We are always learning more and more about who...
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Alcoeur Gardens
Sep 23, 20191 min read
Check in with Alcoeur!
We have had so many fun things going on at Alcoeur! Our residents have been trying out new art activities and loving it!!! They have...
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Alcoeur Gardens
Sep 18, 20193 min read
Hearing and Saying Words in Alzheimer's
BETTER COMMUNICATION: Which words are easier and harder for people with dementia? When finding the right word or comprehending a...
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Alcoeur Gardens
Sep 16, 20194 min read
Alzheimer’s Disease Destroys Neurons that Keep Us Awake
Researchers and caregivers have noted that excessive daytime napping can develop long before the memory problems associated with...
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Alcoeur Gardens
Sep 12, 20192 min read
Music Always Lifts - The Power of Music
How can music help people who have Alzheimer's disease? Research suggests that listening to or singing songs can provide emotional and...
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Alcoeur Gardens
Sep 10, 20192 min read
World Alzheimer's Month
September is World Alzheimer's Month! This campaign is every September to raise awareness and challenge the stigma that surrounds...
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Alcoeur Gardens
Sep 4, 20191 min read
WALK TO FIGHT ALZHEIMER'S!
Alcoeur Gardens is proud to be a part of the Alzheimer’s New Jersey Walk to Fight Alzheimer’s. Join our team – Angels for Alzheimer’s and...
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Alcoeur Gardens
Jun 24, 20191 min read
Coping with Aggression and Agitation in Alzheimer's and Dementia Patients
A person who has dementia may exhibit challenging behaviors for many reasons. Being sensitive to the emotion behind the behavior can help...
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Alcoeur Gardens
Apr 22, 20192 min read
Tools for Communicating
It can be very challenging to communicate with a loved one who has dementia. These tools, I hope, can help encourage positive...
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Alcoeur Gardens
Apr 3, 20191 min read
Happy Birthday Mary Rose!
Mary Rose celebrated her 2nd birthday at Alcoeur Gardens at Brick this past week. Mary Rose is the sweetest lady and her smile can light...
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Alcoeur Gardens
Mar 21, 20193 min read
The Stages of Alzheimer's
Although the progression of Alzheimer's disease can be slowed down today thanks to today's medications, it cannot as of yet be stopp
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Alcoeur Gardens
Mar 18, 20191 min read
St Patricks Day At Alcoeur
St. Patrick, the patron saint of Ireland, was not Irish. He was born Maewyn Succat in Scotland or Wales between 373 and 385 A.D. He...
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Alcoeur Gardens
Feb 28, 20192 min read
Ways To Respond When Your Loved One Keeps Repeating Questions
People with Alzheimer’s may repeat things…a lot Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias cause problems with short-term memory. This can...
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Alcoeur Gardens
Feb 18, 20192 min read
Tips For Touring Facilities
#1 - Layouts - Pay attention to how the facility is designed with your loved one in mind. Is the layout of the building too large for...
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Julie Treadway
Feb 12, 20195 min read
Is It The Right Time For A Memory Care Community?
Alzheimer’s/Dementia is a disease that comes about gradually and the signs can be easy to miss or understand. Making the decision to...
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