In honor of National Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness month, it is important to take a look at some signs that you or a loved one could be dealing with the early stages of Alzheimer’s*. Forgetting recently learned or important information. A person with Alzheimer’s may forget important dates and holidays, leaning more and more on […]
Dr. David Smuckler is board certified in geriatrics, is a member of Orlando Health Internal Medicine, and aids in clinical education for internal medicine residents at Orlando Health. His practice offers a wide-range of specialties, including memory disorder screening, diabetes care, incontinence care, and blood pressure and cholesterol monitoring. His geriatrics care includes a personalized […]
by Judith Graham for Kaiser Health News, August 31, 2017 (posted in Premier Pointe News per KHN guidelines) After making it through the maelstrom of middle age, many adults find themselves approaching older age wondering “what will give purpose to my life?” now that the kids have flown the nest and retirement is in […]
The following poem was read during a series called The Lonely Senior by Dr. David Jeremiah for the Turning Point radio broadcast on radio station 94.9 in Orlando, Florida. We thought it would be nice to share it. SOURCES: Turning Point- The Lonely Senior (September 20 & 21, 2017) Dr. James Dobson If you […]
This month’s Business Spotlight is on Brainflex Wellness Club. This unique program came about from watching seniors and their families experience the heartache of dementia. The realization that there was a desperate need for a program that provided a proactive rather than a reactive approach to cognitive decline could do more to preserve and enhance the cognitive […]
For the month of August, Premier Pointe would like to shine our business spotlight on Hallmark Homecare. Hallmark Homecare is unique in the marketplace. Unlike senior care agencies, they do not employ caregivers. They are a direct-hire placement service for the best independent caregivers in the market. Their unique model brings you: Higher Quality Caregivers: Most […]
Do you wonder when you should consider moving your aging parent or family member to an assisted living community? It is not an easy decision to make and it is important that you keep your family member involved in the decision making process as much as possible. There are some questions to consider when […]
The Premier Pointe Business Spotlight for July 2017 is Premier Senior Consultants! When it comes time for a family member to move to a senior living community, the professionals at Premier Senior Consultants are here to provide assistance and guide you through a process that can seem overwhelming. Managing Partners Carrie Vick and Holly Jennings […]
Meet Premier Pointe’s Business Spotlight for June! Decision Dynamics Consulting utilizes their URChoices program to improve the experience of families who are faced with determining the best course of care and treatment for their loved one in the ICU or CCU. The program will help to answer questions such as: How can I talk with […]
This month, the Premier Pointe Business Spotlight is on Arden Courts of Winter Springs. Arden Courts is a memory care community catering to those who have been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease or related dementias. With over 20 years of memory care experience, Arden Courts focuses on fostering independence through engaging programming and 24/7 professional assistance […]
