Kemper Innovates Again with the Ultimate Fitness Club for Your Brain
New Reablement Program Demonstrates Ability to Push Back & Improve Cognition By Jenny Kemper, Director, Kemper Cognitive Wellness Kemper Cognitive Wellness is launching an innovative program this fall for people interested in enhancing or restoring cognitive function. BrainFit is a program aimed at recovering lost cognitive abilities, improving memory and aspects of brain function required […]
How Animals Help People Living with Dementia
The DOG days of summer are here! If you think the best rewards of having a pet are happy tail wags and couch cuddles, think again. While companionship is the most obvious benefit of having a pet, in the older population, pets add a sense of purpose, provide stress relief, and help owners cope with […]
The Kemper House Family’s Focus is Prevention and Effective Treatment for Cognitive Loss
Published on Cleveland.com, July 2, 2021 By Shirley MacFarland, special to cleveland.com STRONGSVILLE, Ohio — Kemper House Residential Alzheimer’s and Dementia homes have cared for and supported Clevelanders impacted by dementia for over 20 years. In recent years, Kemper has set its sights on prevention and pushing back against cognitive loss. “My mom and I started […]
Aducanumab – Is this the end of Alzheimer’s? Not just yet…
It’s been 18 years since the last drug was approved for Alzheimer’s, but on Monday, June 7, 2021, the FDA gave “Accelerated Approval” to Biogen’s novel medication, Aducanumab (“Aduhelm”). The FDA’s Accelerated Approval pathway is given to drugs that show promise, but approval is provisional contingent upon verification of clinical benefit in future clinical trials. […]
The Importance of Early Detection
Dementia is a profoundly life-changing condition and reactions to a diagnosis can range from dismay and deep sadness to anger and despair. But for many people, it can also come as a relief. A diagnosis may well provide long-awaited answers for a failing memory, communication problems, and changes in behavior. An early diagnosis opens the […]
Movement Meditation
What if you could achieve the benefits meditation offers without having to sit? What if you could do something else — and get a quiet mind at the same time? By using the breath to connect to the body in movement, a meditative state can be attained. In other words, you don’t have to be still […]
Clean Up Your Gut, Better Your Brain
At Kemper, we believe you can push back against Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia. Whether you are newly diagnosed or are just looking to prevent, there are many things you can do to decrease your risk, optimize your brain and even slow cognitive decline. There are a few key areas that we explore including […]
Eating for a Healthy Mind
When it comes to a healthy brain, we don’t always consider how nutrition plays a role. Good nutrition significantly affects both our cognitive health as well as our mental health. A healthy, well-balanced diet can help us think clearly, feel more alert, and keep our brains healthy as we age. It can also improve concentration […]