In a survey of caregivers, more than 90 percent of respondents expressed that their biggest challenge was finding recreational activities that kept cognitively impaired individuals engaged in meaningful activities. As part of our training at Our Family Home, we have established a comprehensive program of ‘failure-free’ activities, which we will be presenting soon in partnership […]
Read MoreThe home my mom grew up in was nice; a ranch with three bedrooms. However, there was no bonus room, no projector screens, no cappuccino machines. Her childhood home was simple. A radio and a turn table. Later a black and white television, then color when I was young. Yet pick up a brochure from […]
Read MoreVisitors are important to people with Alzheimer’s. They may not always remember who the visitors are, but just the human connection has value. Here are some ideas to share with someone who is planning to visit a person with Alzheimer’s. Plan the visit at the time of the day when the person is at his […]
Read MoreAs we talk with families, one of the best compliments we receive is when they tell us that their loved one thinks they’re home. I was talking with a family member recently, and she shared, “I think my mom believes she’s in her childhood home because it was a ranch similar to this one.” One […]
Read More“It’s important to remember that Alzheimer’s and dementia affect the short-term memory first, so as soon as they saw each other their faces lit up. They recognized each other immediately,” said Mary Carol. Mary Carol’s mom, Dorothy, was a resident of Our Family Home when a family member noticed Dorothy’s cousin, Esther, in a photo posted […]
Read MoreOur Family Home’s mission to foster More Good Days was built from a belief that we serve both our residents and their families. Not just one or the other. It is our goal that by doing what we can to give our residents more good days we are building trust with our families. We are also […]
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We want to thank everyone who walked, volunteered and supported us in the 2018 Walk to End Alzheimer’s – Columbus. We had a beautiful day to remember and celebrate those who have been touched by or are currently fighting Alzheimer’s Disease. More than 400 teams walked together Sunday, September 23 and raised more than $750,000. […]
Read MoreOur Family Home is pleased to share that our founder and CEO Evan DuBro has been named to the Central Ohio Alzheimer’s Association Care and Support Committee. The committee was recently formed to devote more resources to growing the organization’s volunteer recruitment program and to assist with volunteer support for education programs, support group leaders […]
Read MorePlease join us for the 2018 Walk to End Alzheimer’s on September 23, 2018 in Columbus. We are pleased to announce Our Family Home and CRT Realtors have partnered for the 2018 Walk to End Alzheimer’s. Affected personally by Alzheimer’s Disease, both company owners share a similar to connection to the disease. Brian Bainbridge, owner […]
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“All individuals, whatever their state of being, in the right setting and with the right care, can shine!” – Teepa Snow When you think of experts on Alzheimer’s Disease and dementia care, most people in the industry think of Teepa Snow. Affected personally by dementia, Teepa is a leading educator on dementia and positive care. At […]
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