The Importance of Alzheimer’s Research Funding

May 15, 2017

Alzheimer’s is a debilitating disease that affects those we love most. As we age, we become more susceptible to this neurodegenerative disease which only…

The Origins of Mother’s Day

May 5, 2017

We all love our mothers and with Mother’s Day approaching it is important to explore the history of the holiday. Anna Jarvis founded Mother’s…

The Five-Minute Blessing

Mar 16, 2017

A chapter from the book “Transitions” By Encore’s Director of Environmental Services Robert Milstid The Five-Minute Blessing Time is moving along at a…

Win a Handyman

Mar 16, 2017

A chapter from the book “Transitions” By Encore’s Director of Environmental Services, Robert Milstid Win a Handyman I pulled the screws out…

6 Ways to Help Your Loved One Stay Sharp

Feb 28, 2017

Growing old is a part of life, but it doesn’t mean that we are unable to reduce mental decline. There are many preventative measures…

The Songbird Program: Changing the Lives of the Young and Elderly

Jan 26, 2017

As a part of our Memory Care program here at Encore, we’ve teamed up with the Central Florida Creative Care Association to bring our…

The Wonders of the Music & Memory Program

Jan 20, 2017

Nobody wants to see a loved one end up alone and isolated in assisted living or in a nursing home. Even at young ages,…

Baby Winters

Jan 12, 2017

An excerpt from the book “Transitions” By Encore’s Director of Environmental Services Robert Milstid Baby Winters My trip to the beach was just…

5 Facts to Remember When Caring for the Elderly with Behavioral and Cognitive Impairments

Dec 12, 2016

Cognitive and memory impairments can change how an individual thinks, feels or acts. These changes present families and caregivers with unique challenges. For instance,…

How to Maintain a Healthy, Vibrant, and Robust Body even in the Golden Years

Dec 5, 2016

Your body is like a tent pitched to last your lifetime, and so it will undergo some damage in the long run. The lifestyle…

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