VIEW ARTICLE April 24, 2025 11:41 pm Planting the Future: Using Lifestyle Medicine to Sow Wellness Before May’s blooms, we need to plant intentionally. Lifestyle approaches—nutrition, movement, sleep, social connection, and sensory stimulation—are seeds that make a real difference in quality of life. These are not just buzzwords; they are evidence-based strategies that help treat the symptoms of dementia. At CERTUS, these principles come to life through the SPIN® model: · […]
VIEW ARTICLE April 16, 2025 3:23 pm Rainy Days, Reflective Moments: Caregiver Growth Through Challenges April’s rains can feel heavy, much like the emotional toll of caregiving. But these rainy moments hold deep purpose. They encourage us to stop, reflect, and grow. Caregiving isn’t always graceful, and that’s okay. Growth happens in the discomfort too. One helpful framework is the COACH approach: · Connect authentically · Observe mindfully · Act […]
VIEW ARTICLE April 9, 2025 2:03 pm Feeding the Roots: The Role of Gentle Conversations Conversations are like nutrients to the roots of dementia care. April is a great time to reflect on how we speak and what we say. The questions we ask can either build connection or unintentionally cause confusion or shame. This month, try to avoid memory-based questions and instead offer sensory or visual cues. Create connection […]
VIEW ARTICLE April 9, 2025 2:03 pm Feeding the Roots: The Role of Gentle Conversations Conversations are like nutrients to the roots of dementia care. April is a great time to reflect on how we speak and what we say. The questions we ask can either build connection or unintentionally cause confusion or shame. This month, try to avoid memory-based questions and instead offer sensory or visual cues. Create connection […]
VIEW ARTICLE April 2, 2025 1:54 pm April Showers of Knowledge: Watering the Seeds of Dementia Care In dementia care, April is the month we water the seeds—learning, unlearning, and growing in understanding. Like a garden needs consistent rain, great care needs consistent reflection and education. Every insight we gain—whether from a loved one’s changing behavior or a new piece of research—is a drop of water feeding our ability to offer person-centered, […]
VIEW ARTICLE March 17, 2025 2:31 pm Space & Dementia Exploration and discovery can play a significant role in helping someone with dementia feel engaged and purposeful. When environments are limited to tight hallways or confined spaces, residents may experience boredom, agitation, or anxiety. By providing areas like a Town Center, where people can walk, socialize, and safely explore different stations, we encourage healthy mental […]
VIEW ARTICLE February 12, 2025 3:32 pm Setting a New Standard in Memory Care at CERTUS Orange City At CERTUS Orange City, we strive to combine cutting-edge research, compassionate care, and genuine human connection to create a new standard in memory care. We know that every journey with dementia is unique, so our community is built around customized support that resonates with each individual’s life story, preferences, and abilities. Our approach is grounded in […]
VIEW ARTICLE February 11, 2025 9:08 pm Experience Personalized, 24/7 Memory Care in Mount Dora At CERTUS Mount Dora, we go beyond simply managing the symptoms of dementia—we strive to create a secure, enriching environment that feels like home. Our residential neighborhoods are intentionally designed to offer familiarity and comfort, encouraging a sense of belonging and ease for each of our residents. Here, everyone has the support they need around the […]
VIEW ARTICLE February 11, 2025 8:56 pm Discover a Research-Based Approach to Memory Care at CERTUS Vero Beach At CERTUS Vero Beach, we’re on a mission to redefine memory care. Through a blend of research-backed design and innovative engagement programs, our team provides an environment where residents with dementia can live with dignity, purpose, and comfort. We understand that a diagnosis of dementia can be challenging—but we also see the potential for a fulfilling […]
VIEW ARTICLE February 11, 2025 8:47 pm Transforming Memory Care with Science and Heart at CERTUS Dr. Phillips At CERTUS Dr. Phillips, we believe dementia is not the end of life—it’s simply a different way of living. Our mission is to transform memory care by using research-based, scientifically-backed principles that foster a purposeful and fulfilling lifestyle for each resident. Rather than defining individuals by their symptoms, we view every person as capable of finding […]
VIEW ARTICLE January 28, 2025 3:54 pm Fiblets Are Acts of Kindness, Not Deception As we step into a new year, consider how you communicate with your loved one. For those living with dementia, reality can sometimes shift. Instead of correcting them, using fiblets—gentle validations of their perception—can bring peace and harmony to your interactions. If they mention something from the past as though it’s happening now, join them […]
VIEW ARTICLE January 21, 2025 8:14 pm Vero Beach Family Story: “The Best House We’ve Lived In” At our CERTUS Memory Care community in Vero Beach, a resident recently made a touching remark to his wife: “This house is the best house we’ve lived in.” Without hesitation, the wife lovingly replied, “Yes, it is! And it has the most bedrooms of any house we’ve ever had.” This exchange reflects the family’s commitment to supporting their loved one […]
VIEW ARTICLE January 11, 2025 3:30 pm Meet Them Where They Are A new year often brings ambitions for progress, but for caregivers of individuals with dementia, the goal can be simpler yet profoundly impactful: meeting your loved one where they are. January offers an opportunity to practice acceptance. Whether they’re recalling the past or navigating an emotional moment, stepping into their reality—instead of trying to pull […]
