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Discover Goodwill talks with a participant at Voyages Adult Day Center

We recently spoke with Pat Neubert, whose husband Jim is a participant at Voyages Adult Day Center

Courtesy Discover Goodwill

Pat, how did you hear about adult day centers?

Jim has Parkinson’s disease and I could see where we were headed. I contacted the Area Agency on Aging and they informed me about the service. My daughter researched all the adult day centers and after visiting them; talking with the staff; guests and families––we decided Voyages was the best place for Jim. […]

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Aging in Place: Promoting Independence and Fulfillment for Seniors in Our Community

Aging in Place

Promoting Independence and Fulfillment for Seniors in Our Community
By Seth Rankin, Goodwill at Home, Colorado Springs LIVING WELL Magazine
We have all heard the heartwarming stories of loved ones who were able to remain in their home, surrounded by family and friends, to live out their golden years. […]

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Statesman Life Centers and The Manor at Scottsdale, Advantages of Retirement Community Living

Retirement Living Has Many Benefits

By: Georgette Kelly, Statesman Life Centers and The Manor at Scottsdale

As we age, we undergo physical changes that are easy to spot. It is the subtle changes to our mindset and how we perceive our world that often go undetected. Many people, especially seniors, find that at a time when the world is speeding up and becoming more difficult to understand and deal with, they are struggling to keep up with the pace of the life to which they were previously accustomed. […]

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Making ER Visits Less Stressful for Alzheimer’s Patients and Caregivers

Trips to the Emergency Room (ER) can be stressful, especially for a person living with Alzheimer’s or another form of memory impairment. Symptoms and behaviors of memory impairment vary greatly between individuals, and it can be difficult for ER staff to know how each person will react in this situation. Following are some tips for professionals and caregivers to use as guidelines: […]