South Mountain Memory Care

Have you ever wondered how the brain works, and what effect Alzheimer's has on it? Take this simple, easy-to-understand, illustrated tour of the brain to see how Alzheimer's affects your loved one. http://ow.ly/zcNT50CTv9q

Huge shoutout to our Dining Services Department for allowing the SMMC Team to celebrate the holiday season with no-contact, to-go treats and festive drinks!

If you have a loved one with Alzheimer's or other dementia, don't cross him or her off your shopping list. Here are some guidelines from South Mountain Memory Care for buying an appropriate present. http://ow.ly/5UA250CPDIT

The spirit of love transcends language and cultural boundaries. Even if you don't celebrate Christmas, this Dutch ad, a favorite around the world, will warm your heart with its wordless depiction of the season's sentiments. https://youtu.be/AHJjN8kMo14

Caregiving is a challenge the pandemic makes travel difficult, and caregivers wonder if they're meeting loved ones' needs, and their own. Lehigh County agencies help with the stress of worrying if your loved one is taken care of when you can’t be there. http://ow.ly/HNFn50C337R

SMMC held a staff pumpkin decorating contest! Prizes will be awarded for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd places! Which pumpkin is your favorite? Help us vote by leaving a comment below!

Holiday masks to brighten the day! It's the small things

Dementia Friends Information Session! PA Link and Dementia-Friendly Lehigh Valley are hosting a Dementia Friends Information Session. Join a growing movement of people who are helping fellow community members living with dementia. Be a Dementia Friend! http://ow.ly/xYx150BWp0P

Lehigh County has many attractions and places to visit for ALL people. However, any place can be threatening for a person with dementia, wandering off without notice and often without proper clothing, medicine, or other essentials. Here are some cautions. http://ow.ly/zPKt50BUFFp

October 15 is Global Handwashing Day, a global advocacy day dedicated to increasing awareness and understanding about the importance of handwashing with soap as an effective & affordable way to prevent diseases and save lives. Let's celebrate good health! http://ow.ly/cjaL50BTCvg

Join the virtual ICAA Conference! Seniors want to lead longer better lives, a shift in thinking that creates new expectations. COVID reveals advantages of aging well in how people respond to the situation. How do we engage seniors and support aging well? http://ow.ly/P8R550BTjo3

When Kate Swaffer started to see words upside down over a decade ago she thought it was a result of brain surgery she’d had. It turned out she was one of more than 26,000 people in Australia under the age of 65 with what’s known as younger onset dementia. http://ow.ly/hvmB50BOIHn

With the continued uncertainty that COVID-19 brings, we know that these times can be stressful. South Mountain Memory Care is confident that we can continue to deliver top-quality care to our local community. Check out our Virtual Tour or call our Marketing Director, Karen for more information: 484-460-6842 Visit our website at www.southmountainmemorycare.com

During these difficult times ADI is bringing together news, resources, stories, advice and support for anyone affected by dementia around the world. The page is dedicated to resources relating to the COVID-19 pandemic and will be updated on a regular basis http://ow.ly/D6tX50BFJAk

Among men and women between the ages of 75 and 80, muscle strength, walking speed, reaction speed, verbal fluency, reasoning and working memory are nowadays significantly better than they were in people at the same age born earlier. Read more here: http://ow.ly/U4dx50BFHf8

We are so excited to be receiving postcards from other memory care communities across the country! We are keeping track of our progress by coloring in the state that a postcard is received from. Out-of-state family and friends are welcome to participate in our Postcard Exhange! Our goal is to color in the entire United States! Feel free to mail your postcard to 201 S. 7th St. Emmaus, PA 18049. Our residents have been really enjoying this project!

Trying to enforce a major life change like a move or in-home care on an older parent can understandably cause conflict and stress in the parent-child relationship. Read tips for coping with this social shift while keeping the peace: http://ow.ly/B6ix50BDtUO

We Walk to End Alzheimer's! Although the walk was virtual this year, we all took some time in the sunny weather this past week to show our support for the Alzheimer's Association Walk to End Alzheimer’s