Advent Christian Village Resource Center

Music Therapy for Dementia

Music has a complex effect on the brain. The auditory nerve has a direct contact to the “fight or flight” region of the brain known as the amygdala, and the immediate response to music is generally arousal. Think about how you feel when a favorite song comes on the radio.

Couple Celebrated for 65 Years of ACV Employment

Between the two of them, Dick and Angie Grillo have given over 65 years of employment to Advent Christian Village.

Spring Cleaning Tips for Seniors

Spring is thought of as the season of rebirth, renewal and hope. As the flowers start to bloom and the sun grows warmer, it’s time to give your home a fresh feeling by completing some essential spring cleaning tasks.

Seniors and Social Media

Although seniors have been notoriously slower than their younger counterparts when it comes to adopting the latest technology, the statistics have started to change. According to recent research from the Pew Research Center, back in the year 2000, only 14 percent of seniors ages 65 and older were regular internet users. However, today, 67 percent of those older adults say they go online daily.