Greenfield Estates Memory Care

11/21/2025

Today we celebrated a wonderful Thanksgiving luncheon with family and friends. We are so thankful for all we have.

11/20/2025

These teams get quite competitive during their weekly volleyball matches!

11/18/2025

Memory Monday! With Thanksgiving just over a week away, here are some helpful hints to make it smooth and special.

Alzheimer’s Foundation of America Offers Information for Those Caring for a Loved One with Dementia (November 20, 2024)— With Thanksgiving approaching, the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America (AFA) is offering five […]

11/14/2025

New episode out!
Today on Speaking of Alzheimer's we are joined by Dr. Kristina Zdanys, Chief of Geriatric Psychiatry and Behavioral Health at the UConn School of Medicine, and Stacey Tucci, a veteran and Executive Director of an assisted living community, for a powerful conversation about the connection between military service and dementia risk.
Stacey reflects on her experience in the Air Force and her family’s personal journey with Alzheimer’s, while Dr. Zdanys offers insight into how brain injury, PTSD, and other service-related factors can affect long-term brain health, and how we can better support veterans and their families.

Listen now wherever you get your podcasts, or visit alz.org/speakingofalz 💜

11/12/2025

There’s no better feeling than getting a fresh hair cut.

Our residents can get their hair done every week right here in the community. Emma always nails the perfect look!

11/11/2025

11/11/2025

Memory Monday - Tips for caregivers.

Make sure you care for yourself too and reach out for support during this journey.

11/06/2025

A groundbreaking Columbia University study has revealed that Alzheimer’s-related risk factors can influence thinking skills decades before symptoms appear. By studying data from over 11,000 participants tracked since adolescence, researchers found that higher CAIDE scores, based on heart health, cholesterol, activity level, and education, were linked to poorer memory and attention in adults as young as 24. This suggests that brain aging may start much earlier than we realize.

They also examined Alzheimer’s blood biomarkers, including amyloid, tau, and inflammation (ATN markers), which are known to contribute to brain decline. Even in younger adults, higher levels of these markers were associated with subtle changes in thinking ability. Interestingly, the APOE ε4 gene, one of the strongest genetic risk factors for Alzheimer’s, didn’t yet affect cognition, hinting that its damage builds up slowly over time.

Researchers emphasize that the path to Alzheimer’s likely begins decades before memory loss becomes noticeable. This means early prevention, through maintaining cardiovascular health, managing cholesterol and blood pressure, and staying mentally active, could be the most powerful tool we have. Protecting your brain, it turns out, starts much earlier than anyone thought.

Source/Credits: Columbia University; The Lancet Alzheimer’s & Dementia (DOI: 10.1016/j.lana.2025.101087)

11/05/2025

With the holiday season quickly approaching, finding ways to keep your loved one living with dementia comfortable and involved can often be a challenge. Here are some tips that help ease the stress of holiday gatherings and help focus on creating those moments of joy!

Holidays can be challenging for families living with Alzheimer's or another dementia. Get tips for celebrating safely and keeping everybody healthy.

11/03/2025

Local friends, community partners and professionals - join us for our official grand re-opening on Thursday!

11/01/2025

Save the date Ridge at Copley families! Join your loved ones for our Thanksgiving feast on Friday, November 21st at 12:30 PM!

10/27/2025

Memory Monday! Back to the basics. Caring for a loved one with dementia can be challenging, whether they are still in the home or a community setting. Remember to care for yourself as well!