Posts by Sarah Leighton

So you’re interested in joining our top-notch team at Arthur’s Senior Care. While you were going through the application process, you may have come across references to ACR Homes. What is this ACR Homes, you ask, and how does it fit in with Arthur’s? The shortest answer is Arthur’s is a sister company to ACR…

At Arthur’s our animal visitors always bring a little light and levity into the room. The research shows exactly what we witness all the time: The presence of a dog, cat or any animal can transform an agitated and irritated Alzheimer’s patient into a state of contented calm. But not all animal visitors are furry…

As important as it is to provide attentive, compassionate care to loved ones with dementia and Alzheimer’s, it’s equally important for the caretaker to focus on their own health and well-being. Burnout is a very common outcome in a caretaking situation. But what is it? Burnout is when your ongoing responsibility or situation becomes a…