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  • Understanding Memory Changes: What’s Normal, What’s Not, and When to Act

    Understanding Memory Changes: What’s Normal, What’s Not, and When to Act

    March 31, 2026

    It’s very common for people to worry about memory changes as they grow older. Misplacing keys, forgetting a name, or taking a little longer to learn something new can be frustrating — and sometimes concerning. While some instances may be signs of a more serio…

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  • UMC Unveils “Vibrant Minds” Menu: Elevating Resident Wellness Through Culinary Innovation

    UMC Unveils “Vibrant Minds” Menu: Elevating Resident Wellness Through Culinary Innovation

    February 10, 2026

    UMC is proud to announce the launch of its Vibrant Minds menu, their latest initiative designed to support brain health and promote a vibrant lifestyle for residents at UMC’s New Jersey communities: Bristol Glen, Collingswood Manor, Pitman Manor and The Shore…

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  • January 21, 2026

    This month, we kicked off the new year — and a new chapter — for Cognitive Connections, UMC’s free, evidence‑based brain health program designed for adults experiencing Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI) or concerns about early memory changes. Held for the first…

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  • How to Respond to Dementia Hallucinations

    How to Respond to Dementia Hallucinations

    September 6, 2022

    If your loved one has been diagnosed with dementia, they may experience seeing, hearing, or tasting something that isn’t really there. These experiences are known as dementia hallucinations. It’s important…

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