Memory Expert Presents Public Brain Health Seminar

Aug. 3, 2011 - PRLog -- SPRING, TEXAS:  Residents, along with their friends and family, were recently hosted to a special seminar on brain aging presented by a memory expert for the Village at Gleannloch Farms, an active aging community in Spring, Texas. Rhonda Prince, a Professional Geriatric Care Manager with Care-Connect, shared her expertise on the subject of recognizing the difference between actual dementia—such as Alzheimer’s disease—and normal brain aging. Prince discussed the signs of true dementia and the special care that would be needed once the condition is diagnosed.

“This was a great opportunity for those who attended to be more aware of the distinction between simple aging of the brain and more serious conditions,” said Kathy Johanns, executive director for the Village at Gleannloch Farms. “Managing memory health is a vital part of successful aging, and Rhonda’s presentation offered valuable insights.”

This recent memory presentation was one of a series of special speakers that The Village of Gleannloch Farms hosts to provide expert perspective on trends that affect seniors and their adult children.  These programs are open to the public as well as for residents and their families—and are offered free of charge as a community service.
Sponsored and owned by Lutheran Social Services of the South, Inc., The Village at Gleannloch Farms is a not-for-profit community offering 123 independent living apartments and cottages for active adults aged 62 and above. In addition, the community offers a continuum of care including 30 assisted living apartments, 18 memory support residences, and 35 private skilled nursing suites.

Traditionally, some older master-planned developments have offered housing options such as patio homes or assisted living facilities to extend their multi-generational appeal. However, the latest trend is to take the concept a step further and include a community that offers a full continuum of care – an option that, until now, was non-existent in Houston.
Located at Champion Forest Drive and Northpointe Boulevard, the community is situated on 25 acres and is designed to resemble the property’s original architecture. Architect of the project, three architecture of Dallas, incorporated native Gleannloch Farms stone and wood overhangs, balconies, trellises and fences to promote a “countryside residence” exterior. The community’s interior, designed by Faulkner Design Group of Dallas, features arts-and-crafts period influences using wood paneling, stained glass and wood-beamed ceilings.

The community adds to the already extensive variety of residential housing options available in Gleannloch Farms. Other Gleannloch Farms amenities include a lakeside aquatic and athletic complex, equestrian center, championship golf course, hiking and biking trails, and highly acclaimed schools.

In addition to a full range of health care options, The Village at Gleannloch Farms offers a variety of resort-style amenities including landscaped courtyards, multiple dining venues, and common areas totaling over 148,000 square-feet. The common area spaces include a 100-seat chapel, library and business center, creative arts studio, full-service beauty salon and barbershop, heated outdoor saltwater pool and fitness center.

For information about The Village at Gleannloch Farms please visit the community web site at www.villageatgleannlochfarms.com, or call (877) 312-2140.
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Photo Credit Line:  Photos by Catherine Anderson

Photo 1:  Memory expert Rhonda Prince presented a special presentation on memory for a seminar hosted by The Village at Gleannloch Farms in Spring, Texas.