Posts by Al Harlow

All of the Learners in the Eliza Jennings trial experienced some degree of improvement in at least one of the two standardized tests for cognitive ability, the FAB, and the MMSE.

Whether great or small, we are seeing positive changes within the first month of participation. Improvements resulting from participation are likely to continue throughout the duration of the older adults’ sessions.

A successful candidate is an individual with a diagnosis of moderate-stage dementia who is able to participate in therapy sessions. The therapy can also be provided bedside for individuals whose cognitive impairments are more severe.

An individual with any form and/or stage of dementia (other than alcohol-induced dementia) can benefit.

SAIDO Learning is a groundbreaking, non-pharmaceutical intervention that has been shown to reduce and even reverse symptoms of dementia. It is based on the concept that engaging in simple yet specific therapy, which stimulates the prefrontal cortex, can reverse symptoms of dementia. SAIDO Learning is currently available through Eliza Jennings.

A Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC) offers older adults the ability to “age in place” by providing independent living, assisted living and nursing care accommodations, usually on the same property, with the ability to transfer between these residences as needs change in the future. A CCRC typically provides independent living residents with a service package…

Nursing Care communities are licensed by the state and offer furnished rooms and health care to residents who require consistent and ongoing medical care with physician oversight, yet do not require hospitalization. There are three levels of nursing care: skilled, intermediate, and custodial.   Skilled care is the highest level of service. It must be prescribed…