I wanted to provide some important feedback regarding the recent excellent care for our Dad, Jack, at Arden Courts of Kenwood in Cincinnati. As a family, we’d worked carefully to be certain Dad would be all right following Mom’s death four years ago. Even at age 85, he continued to be very active and worked every day at his [insurance] office in Milford, Ohio. About two years ago, dementia began to creep into Dad’s day-to-day living, and it accelerated as time went on. We were able to move Dad from the home he’d been in for over 50 years into [a provider] in Milford for about a year and a half. Soon, though, Dad began to have more serious memory issues and had begun to fall from time to time. Arden Courts was then highly recommended for Dad, and we hustled to get him transitioned into the Kenwood facility; we had no idea how quickly he would decline.

The full staff at Arden Courts was beyond outstanding – friendly, understanding, professional. As a family, we were there frequently and always impressed with the sensitive care on the part of the Arden Courts staff. As things became more difficult for Dad, the Arden Courts group always knew the right thing to do, and this gave us great comfort. The final few weeks for Dad were very difficult for him with the dementia and congestive heart failure. Again, Arden Courts was able to compensate and make the needed adjustments, even when we needed to bring hospice help in the last few days. All in all, the entire stay and care for Dad could not have gone any better.

I know these comments are how each of the five children feels with respect to Arden Courts and the staff there. I sincerely wanted to pass on this feedback to the staff at Arden Courts and possibly for other families to reference, as well.

"My mother has been a resident of Arden Courts of Kenwood since August 2012. In that time, she has been blessed to be in the care of Janice, along with so many other caregivers for whom their work is a labor of love. Janice is gentle and caring. She manages each resident's routine with expert care.

Arden Courts also hired Becky who enthusiastically bonds with each resident. Every time I visit, I observe how she manages to discover and connect to the life of the individual resident.

A few months ago, Becky took note of my mother's love of Frank Sinatra songs. Early on, when mom was transitioning, the caregivers knew to turn on the CD player with Sinatra songs. Most who came to know mom have witnessed how she brightens up when Sinatra sings. Becky located Cincinnati's Sinatra, Matt Snow, who performs worldwide and secured an engagement for him to perform at Arden Courts. The Sinatra performer sand for an hour. My mother sat front and center, beaming throughout the entire show, occasionally singing a line or engaging with Mr. Snow.

I have Becky and Janice to thank, as well as the entire staff at Arden Courts. Thier essence of caregiving never goes away." - Annette, daughter of an Arden Courts resident

When it comes to caring for someone with Alzheimer's or related dementias, it is important to ensure they are receiving the right care, nourishment, socialization and supervision. Many senior living facilities will tell families they can care for individuals with dementia. However, they may not have the trained staff, specific programming, safety measures and knowledge needed to help residents thrive in their environment.

Learn more about how Arden Courts, a 100% dedicated memory care community, recognizes the importance of customizing a well-rounded care plan for residents with Alzheimer's or related dementias to help them thrive physically and emotionally. Our services and results extend beyond traditional programs.