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August 18, 2025

Concord Place Residents Rock Out at Their Elvis Palooza Event!

Concord Place Memory Care residents got their Elvis vibe going, and for a couple of hours it felt like Elvis really was “in the building” once again! Dancing to Jailhouse Rock, Blue Suede Shoes and other Elvis hits, residents and staff celebrated Elvis Week with their own Elvis Palooza event, marking the 48th anniversary of […]

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August 15, 2025

Navigating the Final Stage of Alzheimer’s: Tips for Family Caregivers

By the time your loved one enters the later stages of Alzheimer’s disease, its impact is well established, having long since altered not only their own life, but that of your family and friends. It is a continuing journey characterized by a great deal of emotional ups and downs taking an enormous emotional and physical […]

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August 12, 2025

Motorcycles, Memories, and Meaningful Moments at Churchill Place

For 70-year-old Susan Breytspraak, the rumble of a motorcycle sparks fond memories. She recently shared that passion with friends during a “Wheels & Memories” event at Churchill Place Memory Care in Glen Ellyn, Illinois. The celebration, held in honor of Women’s Motorcycle Month, welcomed the local Batavia Moose Riders motorcyclists. The motorcycle club contributed $500 […]

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August 9, 2025

Fishing Trip Bridges Generations at Liberty Place

For local senior Jim Hansen, 81, a fishing rod and reel stir up a lifetime of memories. He recently joined some local school children and fellow Liberty Place Memory Care residents for a day of angling at Voice of America Park lake in West Chester, Ohio. “We seek out engaging activities that help our residents […]

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August 8, 2025

Tiny Horse Brings Big Smiles at Savoy Place

Each month, residents at Savoy Place Memory Care in Savoy, Illinois welcome one of their favorite visitors, Kyron, the miniature horse. For many who grew up on local farms and spent their lives around horses, his visits are a heartwarming way to reconnect with cherished memories and the gentle animals they’ve always loved. Animal visits, […]

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August 1, 2025

Dementia and Family Dynamics: The Invisible Impact

When a loved one develops dementia, it deeply affects not only the individual, but the entire family. As cognitive changes unfold, families often find themselves taking on new and unfamiliar roles, which can bring about complex emotional and relational challenges. It is not uncommon for family members to experience a range of emotions—anticipatory grief, guilt, […]

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July 30, 2025

From Knoxville with Love: Seniors at Concord Place Show Support for Texas

With steady hands and sympathetic hearts, Concord Place Memory Care joined forces with local homeschool students to create friendship bracelets for American Red Cross Disaster Relief efforts in response to the devastating floods in Texas. The colorful bracelets are tokens of gratitude for the brave Red Cross volunteers. Each bracelet will be sent with handwritten […]

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July 29, 2025

Moving Together: The Power of Exercise for Individuals with Dementia

We all know that physical activity is essential for a healthy lifestyle. It boosts fitness, enhances well-being, and—especially for individuals living with dementia—offers valuable social interaction and a sense of independence. Many find that even a little light exercise lifts their mood and motivates them to keep doing the things they enjoy. While exercise hasn’t […]

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July 29, 2025

Churchill Place Residents Send Hope to Texas Flood Survivors

Residents at Churchill Place Memory Care in Glen Ellyn, Illinois recently put their creativity to work by making friendship bracelets for those affected by the recent flash floods in Texas. Bead by bead, they crafted vibrant bracelets bearing uplifting words like “hope,” “courage,” and “faith” — small tokens of compassion meant to bring comfort and […]

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July 21, 2025

Celebrating Culinary Excellence: Our Amazing Dining Service Teams

While nutrition is always a top priority in optimizing the health of residents, at our Anthem Memory Care communities we place equal importance on the entire culinary experience—from the dining environment to the presentation, taste, and texture of each meal. For individuals living with dementia, these details matter more than ever. As dementia progresses, eating […]

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July 20, 2025

Middle Schoolers Join Cascade Creek Residents to Make "Bracelets of Hope" to Support Families of Texas Flood Victims

Middle schoolers from the Rochester Public Schools’ Summer of Service Program joined seniors at Cascade Creek Memory Care for a meaningful group project aimed at showing support for those impacted by the Texas floods. “I love that I get to help people who sometimes can’t help themselves,” said Luella, a participant in the program. Around […]

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July 16, 2025

Miniature Horses Bring Big Smiles to Franklin Place Residents

It is well known that interacting with animals can have a positive impact on an individual's emotional health and wellbeing. Most of us are familiar with therapy dogs, but have you ever hear of miniature horse therapy? Recently, a pair of miniature horses paid a special visit to the residents of Franklin Place Memory Care […]

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July 15, 2025

Beads of Kindness: Emerald Place Residents Craft Support for Families of Texas Flood Victims

Emerald Place Memory Care residents in Glenview, Illinois did their part in supporting those affected by the devastating flash floods in Texas. They carefully crafted bright, meaningful friendship bracelets—each one strung with words like “hope,” “faith,” and “courage”—as heartfelt symbols of comfort and solidarity. “Our residents really got creative with the messages and charms they […]

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July 12, 2025

Making Summer Visits More Meaningful for a Loved One on a Dementia Journey

Summer brings a special kind of joy with more time for travel, spontaneous outings, outdoor activities, and visits with family and friends. Warmer days and more flexible schedules result in more opportunities to create the kind of special moments that often turn into cherished memories lasting for years. If you're caring for a loved one […]

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July 11, 2025

Greenridge Place Residents Sew Special Pillows for a Worthy Cause

When the sewing group at Greenridge Place Memory Care began seeking volunteers, Lynn Hunt—an 18-year breast cancer survivor—was the first to step forward. Together with fellow residents, Lynn helped handcraft mastectomy pillows designed to bring comfort and dignity to breast cancer patients throughout the Denver metro area. These meaningful gifts will soon be delivered to […]

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