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This is the final article in my brain-health series. We’ve covered a lot in the first three pieces: In this last article, I’m sharing my own journey, from fear to action. I’m not doing this because...
I am the 56-year-old son of two parents who died with Alzheimer’s disease. Almost every day for many years after both my parents were gone, I feared I would eventually succumb to this awful disease...
In my article, “Your Genes Are Not Your Fate,” published in the February 2024 English Rose newsletter, I shared the good news that you can lower your risk of getting Alzheimer’s disease, even if you...
In the first article in this Brain Health Series, I shared something many people don’t realize: your genes may increase your risk of dementia, but they don’t determine your fate—not by a long shot...
One year ago, English Rose launched our volunteer program, inviting members of our community into our beautiful homes, and more importantly, into the lives of our incredible residents. ...
The Importance of Early Planning When caring for an aging parent or loved one, it’s natural to want to maintain their independence for as long as possible. However, waiting until after a...
A job advertisement in the local newspaper in May 2000 caught Kathy’s eye. It celebrated its caregivers. She took her yellow highlighter and excitedly circled the ad so many times that she...
At English Rose, some caregivers become lifelong team members, while others use their experience to explore a caregiver career path and launch meaningful professions in healthcare. For Skyler...
Meet Kristin Elsbernd, Occupational Therapist Kristin Elsbernd sought an organization where she could use her training in occupational therapy (OT) to improve the lives of seniors while emphasizing...