The Great Outdoors!

The beautiful weather brings our Sagamore ladies to the great outdoors. Residents enjoy the wonderful deck and the walking trails in the backyard. They like to spend hours enjoying the fresh air and sunshine.

Let’s Play Bingo!

The ladies at Sagamore enjoy a fun game of bingo. They play to win; winners receive candy prizes!

Birthday Smiles!

Another SeniorCare Homes resident celebrates another birthday! Everybody loves to be remembered on their ’special’ day!

A Trip To The Farm!

The beautiful weather this week beckoned some of our residents to take a trip to the farm! Residents from SeniorCare’s Foster and Sagamore houses got the opportunity to visit a foal that was only three weeks old! While at the farm, they enjoyed other horses, cats, dogs along with fresh air and sunshine.

Foster House Gardens Producing….Tomatos Galore

SeniorCare’s Foster House gardens are in full bloom. The hotter temperatures have generated fresh tomatos, peppers and basil for everyone to enjoy. Our resident gardener has stepped up to ensure this year’s harvest provides enough veggies for fresh salads and gifts for families and staff.

SeniorCare Homes Featured on KCTV5 Alzheimer’s Special

SeniorCare Homes President, Jerry Pullins, was recently featured on KCTV5’s special regarding a ground- breaking Alzheimer’s study taking place in the metro. Dr. Dana Winegarner of Mid-America Neuroscience (www.neurokc.com) is participating in the study and provides some incredible insights on the potential of a cure for the disease.

This is a must see for anyone who has parents or other relatives living with the Alzheimer’s disease. Find out what this study may be for your future.

Wii Fun!

The ladies at SeniorCare’s Foster house are exercising, bowling and other activities all without leaving the comforts of home! Foster recently added the Wii to their activities and the response has been wonderful! Just goes to show, you’re never too old to learn something new and exciting!

Education Calendar from the Alzheimer’s Association

The Heart of America Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association is a wonderful resource for all whose lives have been affected by Alzheimer’s. They offer many courses geared for family members, individuals and professionals. Listed below are just a sampling of some of the courses available:

Alzheimer’s Research Forum
An update on current research and meaningful translation.
November 2, 2010
8:30 AM – 4:00 PM
Johnson County Community College
Regnier Building

So You Have Been Newly Diagnosed With Alzheimer’s
An opportunity to discuss what early stage Alzheimer’s disease means and management strategies.
September 2, 2010
4:00 PM – 5:30 PM
Main Chapter Office

Younger Onset Alzheimer’s
Coping with the unique issues associated with having a family member diagnosed under the age of 65.
August 20, 2010
5:30 PM – 7:00 PM
Main Chapter Office

There are many additional courses; for more information, contact the Alzheimer’s Association Main Office at 913.831.3888.

We’re On The Move To End Alzheimer’s!

Memory Walk is the nation’s largest event to raise awareness and funds for Alzheimer care, support and research. Since 1989, Memory Walk has raised more than $300 million for the cause.

All Memory Walk donations benefit the Alzheimer’s Association, the leading voluntary health organization in Alzheimer care, support and research. The mission of the Alzheimer’s Association is to eliminate Alzheimer’s disease through the advancement of research; to provide and enhance care and support for all affected; and to reduce the risk of dementia through the promotion of brain health.

SeniorCare Homes has formed a team walking in this year’s event. If you would like to join our team, please let us know. Information for the 2010 walk is below:

Where:
Corporate Woods
Overland Park, Kansas

When:
Saturday, October 2, 2010
9:00 a.m. – Team Check-in and Registration
10:00 a.m. – Walk Begins

Length:
Every Step Counts
1-mile Memory Lane Stroll
3-mile Challenge Course

Name Your House!

SeniorCare Homes has decided to give each of our three Alzheimer’s/dementia homes a unique name. We are asking our residents and family members to brainstorm and get their creative juices flowing to help us name their house. Each house has a ‘voting box’ to put ideas in; we’re confident to receive many great ideas! We will post the ‘winning’ names at a later date. Stay tuned!