EAST LONGMEADOW, Mass., Jan. 20, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Emeritus at East Longmeadow, the new senior living community slated to open in March 2014*, is hosting a series of seminars on four consecutive Tuesdays in February for seniors and those who care for them. The series of seminars include:

The difference between normal forgetfulness and something more serious
Get the facts surrounding dementia and memory loss.
Tuesday, February 4, 11:30 a.m., Longmeadow Community House, 735 Longmeadow Street

Keeping your brain healthy
Learn how to use cognitive exercises to keep your mind sharp.
Tuesday, February 11, 11:30 a.m., Longmeadow Community House, 735 Longmeadow Street

Caring for a loved one with dementia
Discover ways to help you care for a loved one with dementia.
Tuesday, February 18, 11:30 a.m., Emeritus at East Longmeadow, 741 Parker Street

Does my loved one need memory care?
Learn the early warning signs of dementia and what treatment options exist.
Tuesday, February 25, 11:30 a.m., Emeritus at East Longmeadow, 741 Parker Street

RSVP: 413.224.2200 or EastLongmeadow-ED@emeritus.com

About Emeritus at East Longmeadow
Emeritus at East Longmeadow was designed for seniors whose needs range from assisted living to memory care. This premier senior living community will feature 103 new apartments, a nurse on staff, three homemade meals served daily, a dynamic activities program and weekly housekeeping services.

About Emeritus Senior Living
Emeritus Senior Living is the largest assisted living and memory care provider in the United States, with the ability to serve nearly 54,000 residents. More than 31,000 employees support approximately 510 communities throughout 45 states. Emeritus offers the spectrum of senior residential choices, care options, and life enrichment programs that fulfill individual needs and promote purposeful living during the aging process. Senior living service offerings include independent living, assisted living, memory care, skilled nursing, home health care, and rehabilitation services. Emeritus experts provide insights on senior living and care at www.emeritus.com. Emeritus' common stock is traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol ESC.

*An application has been submitted to the Executive Office of Elder Affairs (EOEA) and that certification to operate as an Assisted Living Residence is pending at this time.

Contact:
Philip Noto, Executive Director
Emeritus at East Longmeadow
413.224.2200
EastLongmeadow-ED@emeritus.com

SOURCE Emeritus Senior Living