National Memory Screening Day

Grand Villa of Largo will be a community screening location for the Alzheimer's Foundation of America's National Memory Screening Day on November 17.

Screening appointments at Grand Villa can be made by calling 727-586-0108 on or before November 1, 2009.

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For more information on Grand Villa of Largo,
please call (727) 586-0108 or visit our web site
http://www.assistedsenior.com
(ALF Lic. # 7301)

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How Sleep Can Help Memory

Brain Fitness Corner - How Sleep Can Help Memory
Brought to you by Dakim BrainFitness

People who don't sleep well at night tend to be more forgetful than people who sleep soundly. A good night's sleep is essential for consolidating memories. Although people vary in their need for sleep, six hours may be the minimum that you need to ensure adequate daytime alertness and memory function.

With age, people become more prone to sleep disorders. The most common sleep disorder is insomnia, which is difficulty falling asleep or staying asleep. Unfortunately, many medicines used in the treatment of insomnia can also impair memory and general cognitive function. Lifestyle changes are often helpful.

Why does sleep make a difference? One theory suggests that changes in brain activity during two phases of sleep — slow-wave sleep and rapid eye movement (REM) sleep — are important for memory consolidation. Research with rodents showed that during slow-wave sleep, the pattern of activity in the hippocampus was very similar to the pattern that appeared earlier when the animals were engaged in learning something. This finding suggests that during slow-wave sleep, the hippocampus "replays" the recently acquired information to strengthen the neuronal patterns that were activated during the acquisition phase. This replaying of the learning scenario is the key component of the consolidation process. (Excerpt from AARP).

So rest assured that after a challenging session of Dakim BrainFitness, your brain is busy consolidating all the information you learned. In addition to giving your brain a workout, make sure you give your brain the rest it needs with a good night’s sleep.

Sincerely,
Dan Michel
Founder & CEO
www.dakim.com

Rest and Relief for Caregivers, Activity and Fun for Participants!

Now, family caregivers can care for a relative at home during the day, and get the relief and rest they need at night!

Our comfortable home-like environment provides a place for older people with sleep disturbances, confusion or wandering habits to stay overnight. Our program helps to eliminate risks often found at home, when the person can’t be closely monitored.

Participants engage in quiet activities, rest, or sleep, in our secure calming environment. Gentle exercise and a schedule of social and recreational activities is provided to entertain and occupy attendees. Delicious and nutritious snacks are offered.

Our program is located and licensed as an assisted living facility. We provide assistance with personal hygiene and medications if necessary.

Our program helps caregivers to rest, or attend to other obligations, while their loved one enjoys a structured, supervised and socially active environment.

• Our overnight program operates from 7 pm to 7 am, 7 days a week, including holidays
• Transportation to and from the program available only within a 10 mile radius of our building
• Pick up at 7 pm. Drop off at 7 am.
• Comfortable resting accommodations
• Light exercise • Social activities
• Board games, cards, movies
• Nurse on staff • Medication assistance
• Delicious, nutritious snacks

Call or visit for more details and pricing.