Fleischman Residence invites you to a free community program. Join Debi Banooni, Director of the Brown Center and Certified PAC Trainer, for an educational talk introducing Teepa Snow’s GEM States: a compassionate approach to understanding dementia-related behaviors. What You'll Learn: What a GEM State is and why it matters How GEM States explain stages [...]

Memory Loss that Disrupts Daily Life May Be More than Normal Aging Coville AL & MC invites you to a free community program. What You'll Learn The 10 warning signs of Alzheimer's and dementia The importance of early detection The next steps and resources that are available to you today Stay after for [...]

Experience the Power of Music for People Living with Dementia The Brown Center invites you to a free open house event. Join us for an interactive and educational program, led by Julie Bodson MT-BC, Board-Certified Music Therapist of 20+ years. This event is tailored for caregivers and advocates of people living [...]

As we grow older, changes in memory, thinking, and attention are common — but not all changes mean the same thing. Knowing what’s a normal part of aging versus what may signal something more can bring clarity, confidence, and peace of mind. At Jewish Senior Life, we believe education is one of the most [...]

As we age, maintaining cognitive health becomes increasingly important. Engaging in activities that challenge and stimulate the brain can help preserve mental sharpness and improve overall well-being. One enjoyable and effective way to achieve this is by playing board games. At Jewish Senior Life, we recognize the value of such activities and encourage our residents [...]

At JSL, there is a concerted effort in focusing on healthy aging activities.  Resident Service Coordinators on each campus strive to work closely with residents and their families helping them combat signs of dementia which require a holistic approach including lifestyle adjustments, cognitive activities, and sometimes medical intervention. The Alzheimer’s Association alz.org and The National [...]

The significance of Alzheimer’s & Brain Awareness Month cannot be overstated. This month-long observance serves as a beacon, illuminating the often shadowy realms of Alzheimer's and other forms of dementia, conditions that affect millions of people worldwide. Alzheimer's disease is a progressive disorder that causes brain cells to degenerate and die. It's the most common [...]

Seniors occasionally need help learning new things. The National Institute On Aging's piece on the aging brain notes how aging can affect thinking in multiple ways. This includes poorer blood flow, inflammation, and shrinking certain parts of the brain, especially those critical to learning and other complex mental activities. Despite these handicaps, older adults can [...]

By Jo Strausz Rosen Weekly art classes at The Dorothy & Peter Brown Jewish Community Adult Day Program are led by artist and teacher, Marci Bykat, who has been a vendor with the Brown Program since 2017. Additional classes are led by Brown Center staff, Terra Gillette who joined the team in June 2022. Jennifer [...]

By Jo Strausz Rosen Activities during the Jewish Holidays at The Dorothy & Peter Brown Jewish Community Adult Day Program have been engaging people living with dementia and their family care partners. Two locations in West Bloomfield and Southfield are open from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The Brown Program helps people living with dementia [...]

By Jo Strausz Rosen Located on the third floor of the Fleischman Residence, the Dorothy & Peter D. Brown Memory Care Pavilion provides a warm and family-like environment for older adults with memory impairments and/or dementia-related conditions. The apartments of the Brown Memory Care Pavilion center around a family-style dining room, a Kosher kitchen, and [...]

By Jo Strausz Rosen Are you or a family member living with dementia? What can the Dorothy & Peter Brown Jewish Community Adult Day Program do for you? It has been providing engaging programs and services for people living with dementia and their family care partners for over 20 years. With 2 locations in West [...]