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6 Tips for Transitioning an Older Adult to Memory Care
Moving a parent to memory care is an impactful decision for families, but they don’t always know which strategies can make the move easier for everyone. Readers will feel empowered to continue taking the best steps for their loved one living with dementia with insightful transition tips, such as visiting and talking about the memory care community beforehand and how to make their new residence feel familiar and comfortable.
Shaping The Bristal Experience: Leading from the Ground Up
The recent appointment of Rocco Bertini as Regional Vice President of Operations offers one example of strong leadership philosophy in action. His progression represents our commitment to developing talent, investing in people, and creating opportunities for team members to grow within The Bristal.
Healthy Aging in Motion: A Conversation with Roberta Bergman, Author and Fitness Instructor
September is National Healthy Aging Month, an annual observance that encourages people to take an active role in their health and well-being as they age. Roberta Bergma, known as the Leading Lady of Back Wellness, recently shared her expertise with York Avenue residents during a presentation on back wellness. We spoke with her about mobility and what it means to stay active at every age.
The Beauty of Connection: GlamourGals Brings Generations Together at The Bristal at York Avenue
A manicure can be a small act of self-care. When it becomes the starting point for a conversation, a shared memory, or the discovery of a connection between people from different generations, it can become something much more meaningful. That was the spirit of a recent visit from the GlamourGals Foundation to The Bristal at York Avenue, where college interns and high school volunteers spent time with residents for an afternoon of manicures, conversation, and companionship.
Guide: Selecting the Appropriate Level of Senior Care
Senior care exists on a continuum, not a single choice. Independent living, assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing each serve a different level of need, and most families move along that continuum gradually as the needs of seniors change. Choosing the right level starts with an honest look at daily activities, safety, cognition, and medical complexity—not with a label. A simple at-home framework can help families identify where a loved one falls today, and a professional assessment, like the ones offered at The Bristal, can confirm it with confidence.
