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Memory Care / Alzheimers / Dementia • June 27, 2019

Some commonly prescribed meds may increase the risk of dementia, study shows

USA Today reports that a study completed by University of Nottingham in the United Kingdom found a link between dementia and several commonly used medications including anticholinergic drugs like antidepressants, bladder antimuscarinics, antipsychotics and antiephileptic drugs "which resulted in nearly 50% increased odds of dementia." The following article and study "strongly warns people against stopping any of…

Resources • June 15, 2019

“Why I am a Caregiver”

"When I started at Kingston, I had just come off of being a stay at home mom for over 9 years. I just lost my grandfather, just moved back to Marion after 6 years living out of state and applied for a care assistant job. Previously I was in the United States Army, but I…

Caregiving • December 17, 2018

8 Factors and Interview Signs for Nurses to Find the Best Place to Work

There are many decisions nurses make while navigating through their nursing career. Choosing the right employer may be the most important. Whether you are an experienced nurse of 30 years or choosing your first employer out of school, being aware of critical employer differences can vitally impact your engagement, productivity, personal well-being and career satisfaction.…

Caregiving • December 17, 2018

9 Misconceptions of Long-Term Care Nursing

There are many caregiver misconceptions surrounding Long Term Care. Since there are some amazing career opportunities in Skilled Nursing, Assisted Living and Memory Care, we want to educate you on what you might be missing. Let’s debunk some myths: Long Term Care is slow-paced and easy Long Term Care has its own unique challenges or…

Senior Living • November 7, 2018

Celebrating The Holidays in an Assisted Living Community

The holidays are around the corner, and if this is your first time spending the them in an assisted living community, you might be surprised by how much cheer and festivities there are to look forward to. Here’s a few ways our residents like to ring in the holidays at Kingston. Halloween One of our…

Caregiving • October 4, 2018

The Kingston Approach

Our Mission We The Employees of Kingston HealthCare Company are committed to setting an example for others to follow by being honest, respectful, friendly and encouraging everyone to be their best. Our Philosophy Kingston HealthCare Company believes it's employees to be it's most important asset. We pledge to: Consider each employee's ideas as valuable and…

Senior Living • August 28, 2018

Getting Old is a State of Mind

Flossie Lewis gives her Brief But Spectacular take on growing old with grace. (From PBS NewsHour)

Uncategorized • July 20, 2018

Caregiver Hero, Patty

Caregiver hero: Patty has been a care giver in the Memory Care Unit for over 10 years. When asked what she likes most about her job, Patty said she enjoys helping others and it makes her heart feel good. Her job is very gratifying and the residents give just as much love to her as…

Memory Care / Alzheimers / Dementia • July 11, 2018

How to prevent Alzheimer’s disease

CNN's Fareed Zakaria talks to neuroscientist Lisa Genova about Alzheimer's disease and how to prevent it. Source: CNN

Memory Care / Alzheimers / Dementia • July 11, 2018

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Some commonly prescribed meds may increase the risk of dementia, study shows

“Why I am a Caregiver”

8 Factors and Interview Signs for Nurses to Find the Best Place to Work

9 Misconceptions of Long-Term Care Nursing

Celebrating The Holidays in an Assisted Living Community

The Kingston Approach

Getting Old is a State of Mind

Caregiver Hero, Patty

How to prevent Alzheimer’s disease

What you can do to prevent Alzheimer’s

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