The Reporter (Lansdale, PA)

Taking steps to raise awareness and finding a cure

- MediaNews Group

Memory care staff and residents from Keystone Villa at Douglassvi­lle participat­ed in the Berks County Walk to End Alzheimer’s on Oct. 16 at the Berks County Heritage Center.

The memory care community also donated $1,300 to further the care, support and research efforts of the Alzheimer’s Associatio­n.

“It’s important to bring attention to Alzheimer’s disease and all dementias,” said Stephanie Jones, memory care director at Keystone Villa at Douglassvi­lle. “The Alzheimer’s Associatio­n is our biggest ally in fighting back against this disease and we are thankful to those who helped us raise money and support a world without Alzheimer’s.”

Alzheimer’s disease is the most common form of dementia, a progressiv­e neurologic disorder that slowly destroys memory and eventually, the ability to carry out daily tasks.

Keystone Villa at Douglassvi­lle provides a positive approach to memory care. The care team takes the time to know their resident’s likes, dislikes and personal history, while recognizin­g each resident’s abilities to create purposeful and meaningful connection­s.

“We focus on what residents can do, what makes them happy, and what instills fulfillmen­t now because living in the moment is the greatest gift we can give to anyone we serve during their journey,” Jones explained.

In addition to memory care, Keystone Villa at Douglassvi­lle provides independen­t living and personal care services. To learn more, visit www.keystonevi­llaatdougl­assville.com or call 610-385-5002.

Keystone Villa at Douglassvi­lle offers spacious studios, one-bedroom, or twobedroom apartments designed to suit your style. There are no buy-in fees or hidden costs, and the apartments are leased on an affordable month-to-month basis. To learn more, visit www.keystonevi­llaatdougl­assville.com.

 ?? COURTESY OF KEYSTONE VILLAGE AT DOUGLASSVI­LLE ?? Memory care staff and residents from Keystone Villa at Douglassvi­lle attended the Berks County Walk to End Alzheimer’s to raise awareness and support those living with the disease.
COURTESY OF KEYSTONE VILLAGE AT DOUGLASSVI­LLE Memory care staff and residents from Keystone Villa at Douglassvi­lle attended the Berks County Walk to End Alzheimer’s to raise awareness and support those living with the disease.

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