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Eileen shares her experience with her husband, Joe’s, dementia I spoke to my sister about Joe’s PB&J tooth sandwich. As a result, she asked how long it had been since Joe received his diagnosis of dementia. In addition, she then asked me if it was “getting hard” to be with Joe. Here was my response … Continued

Murrieta Senior Resident Spotlight This month’s Murrieta Senior Resident Spotlight is Ethel K.   Ethel K. was born in Artesia, California during the summer of 1929. She was an only child, but her parents also adopted a boy that lived with them. Her grandmother owned a restaurant that Ethel worked at waiting tables as a … Continued

By Eileen, RVRB Family MemberEileen, a Renaissance Village Rancho Belago family member, shares regarding her personal experience with dementia. It has been my personal experience as well as observing others’ experiences with the same issue–the penchant that Alzheimer’s disease and dementia sufferers have for asking the same question over and over again. This behavior is probably one of … Continued

What are the options for independent living?Looking for independent living options for seniors? There are plenty of different options out there, but which one is right for you? Below we highlight the different types of living options for seniors. Active Adult Living or Senior Retirement CommunitiesThis senior living option is great for seniors who live … Continued

Comparing Independent Living vs Assisted Living Families often find themselves facing a question. What is the difference between assisted living and independent living facilities? In seeking senior care for a loved one you may be unsure of what’s the right fit. There are several differences between these two types of senior living communities. Below we … Continued

FREE Early Memory Loss SeriesRenaissance Village Murrieta is once again partnering with the California Southland Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association to offer a new and FREE three part-series to residents and the local community. The new series is titled: Living with Early Memory Loss. This series is great for those who are experiencing early memory … Continued

Come to Our Spaghetti & Bingo Fundraisers The 2018 Walk to End Alzheimer’s in Riverside on September 22 and in Temecula on October 7 are fast approaching. We are hard at work raising funds for the fight against Alzheimer’s. Help push us over the edge in our goals by attending out Spaghetti and Bingo Fundraisers. … Continued