It is a global epidemic....that Dementia

It is a global epidemic....that Dementia

A new case of dementia is diagnosed every 4 seconds

The world health organizaiton claims, "the total number of new cases of dementia each year worldwide is nearly 7.7 million, implying 1 new case every 4 seconds. The number of people with dementia is expected to increase to 75.6 million in 2030 and 135.5 million in 2050." Learn more by visiting their website at: 

http://www.who.int/features/factfiles/dementia/dementia_facts/en/index2.html

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Summer is here and what a lovely event that Belmont Village had to support the Kentuckiana Stroke Association

Summer is here and what a lovely event that Belmont Village had to support the Kentuckiana Stroke Association

 Belmont Village Senior Living hosted a fabulous event  on Thursday, July 13 2017.  Summerfest was complete with summer themed drinks and tasty treats. Evening filled with networking with people in the community while raising money for Kentuckiana Stroke Association. 

View more photos Photos By Emily Berry.

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Educational & Support Opportunity for Person’s with Memory Loss Diseases and their Care Partners 

Right here in Louisville, KY there is a program for Person’s with Memory Loss Diseases and their Care Partners 

 Early Stage Series: to enhance the lives of individuals with Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias.

 The Greater Kentucky and Southern Indiana Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association offers a free 8 week series for person’s diagnosed with Early Stage memory loss and their care partners. This eight week series is a short-term guided support group environment comprised of diagnosed persons in the early stages of the disease and their care partners.  It is designed to provide support, encouragement and education to participants.  The support group will provide a safe place with opportunities to discuss issues and changes related to memory loss. 

The Goals of the program are to:

· Help participants develop coping methods

· Encourage caregivers to maintain their personal, physical and emotional health

· Opportunities to engage in socially and culturally enriching activities with others who are experiencing memory loss

· If you or someone you know is dealing with this issue and you would like more information, please call Elizabeth Cook at 1502-473-5334 .

This session will be starting soon and fills up quickly.

Alisha Duvall, MSW/MFT

Before I received my Masters in Social Work and Marriage & Family Therapy, I knew I was meant to help folks. When I began this company I realized the importance of quality of life. Everyone deserves to live the best life possible. Let me assist you and your loved one to maintain the highest level of dignity and independence possible as this journey of aging continues.

Call today to see how I can assist you (502) 242-7691

Thank you for all of your support and nominations!

I myself was so incredibly humbled just to be nominated
for the award of Way to Go Woman, let alone become a finalist.
Those two alone seemed to good to be true.
Imagine my shock to win …
So, from the bottom of my heart, thank you.
Thank you first and foremost to the kind souls who even took the time to nominate me.
Thank you for the Today's Woman staff who kindly picking for me to be a Entrepreneurial finalist. And thank you to the judges, who made such a difficult choice from an amazing list of nominees, who are all so deserving.
-Alisha Duvall, MSW / MFT

Alisha Duvall, MSW/MFT

Before I received my Masters in Social Work and Marriage & Family Therapy, I knew I was meant to help folks. When I began this company I realized the importance of quality of life. Everyone deserves to live the best life possible. Let me assist you and your loved one to maintain the highest level of dignity and independence possible as this journey of aging continues.

Call today to see how I can assist you (502) 242-7691

What then is freedom? The power to live as one wishes.

"What then is freedom? The power to live as one wishes," - Marcus Tullius Cicero


I started this company to be the one stop for seniors and their loved ones to call whatever their need. If I am not an expert in the topic you are searching for a solutions for I have a resource who is. Remember freedom is the power to live your life the way you wish. Let me be the social worker who can ensure we do everything in our power to ensure you or your loved one is living life to the best of their abilities. I may have services or resources that can assisting your loved on in remaining in their home or finding them the new home that has the care they need without loosing their sense of privacy and "home."

Alisha Duvall, MSW/MFT

Before I received my Masters in Social Work and Marriage & Family Therapy, I knew I was meant to help folks. When I began this company I realized the importance of quality of life. Everyone deserves to live the best life possible. Let me assist you and your loved one to maintain the highest level of dignity and independence possible as this journey of aging continues.

Call today to see how I can assist you (502) 242-7691

BRAIN FOOD: Could what you eat protect against Stroke, Alzheimer's, Dementia, & Parkinson's ?

BRAIN FOOD: Could what you eat protect against Stroke, Alzheimer's, Dementia, & Parkinson's ?

Over the past decade a new fad diet has been popping up near daily on social media and in stores with little to no scientific research to back up their claims. Read more about several diets with scientific evidence based research that experts claim supports brain health and have even been found to help manage neurological conditions. 

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Top 3 Most Common Infections seen in Elderly: #3. Pneumonia in the Elderly

Top 3 Most Common Infections seen in Elderly: #3. Pneumonia in the Elderly

Over 60% of seniors have been admitted to hospitals due to pneumonia at least once after the age of 65. Researches, Jorge Perez San Juan, Lisandra Rodriguez Hernandez, Timothy L. Wiemken, Robert R. Kelley, Rafael Fernandez-Botran, Martin Gnoni, Paula Peyrani, Madhavi J. Rane, Forest W. Arnold, Julio A. Ramirez, Silvia Uriarte, and Jose Bordon, associated with the University of Louisville found that “advanced age is an independent risk factor for mortality.” They continued by saying, “human aging is associated with a gradual decrease of immune function.” Because of the increased susceptibility due to conditions like diabetes, dementia, stroke, brain injury, cerebral palsy, changes in lung capacity, and increased exposure to disease in community settings seniors are at greater risk for pneumonia. UofL Physician Practices say to watch for symptoms like fever, cough, and chill. In Elderly symptoms like confusion, weakness and delirium are more common. Ask your doctor about what types of pneumonia can be prevented using a pneumococcal vaccine.

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