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January 24, 2025

Mother-Daughter Artists Teach Art at Concord Place

Concord Place Memory Care resident and artist, Fairy Stone, and her artist daughter Sheryl Jackson have shared a life long love of art. The talented duo continue to team up, teaching art classes every Monday at Concord Place Memory Care in Knoxville, Tennessee. “My mother and I have always worked together,” Sheryl Jackson told the […]

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January 22, 2025

Vineyard Place Residents Host a Special Snow Day for Local School Children

A winter wonderland in Southern California? Residents and staff of Vineyard Place Memory Care in Murrieta, California made it happen (with a little help from a snow machine), inviting local homeschoolers from Our Lady of Fatima to come and play in the snow! Snowball fights, snowman building, and lots of laughter entertained the residents as […]

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January 20, 2025

Residents of Chisholm Place Gift Special "Rubber Duckies" to Shoppers

In celebration of Rubber Ducky Day, Chisholm Place Memory Care residents surprised local Target shoppers by handing out rubber duck tub toys, each inscribed with a positive handwritten message. The gifts put instant smiles on the faces of grateful shoppers.   “Our residents were inspired by Rubber Ducky Day and wanted to put a smile […]

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January 18, 2025

Five Tips to Improve Brain Health and Memory

As we grow older, we begin to pay more attention to the impact of aging on our overall health. As issues crop up, more doctor visits are scheduled and we become increasingly aware of our growing list of limitations and restrictions. This concern over health also extends to our mental acuity and issues involving memory. […]

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January 17, 2025

Churchill Place Residents Honor Local Glen Ellyn Police

Residents and staff of Churchill Place Memory Care in Glen Ellyn, Illinois recently expressed their appreciation for the local police department. That appreciation came in the form of what they lovingly call "survival kits", bags filled with special treats. The visit was in honor of Law Enforcement Day, but the residents and staff wanted to […]

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January 14, 2025

Conquering Winter Blues for a Loved One with Dementia

Seasonal weather changes impact all of us. A blazing hot summer day evokes a very different physical and emotional response than a cold winter’s day. Yet, what many families aren’t aware of is that these same seasonal changes that we navigate through without much difficulty can bring tremendous anxiety to an individual with dementia. There […]

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January 6, 2025

Tips to Navigate Doctor Visits with a Loved One with Dementia

Setting a doctor’s appointment for a loved one who is showing signs of dementia is a unique and often daunting experience for families. Where to begin? Who to call? What will the next steps be? How will my loved one deal with the diagnosis? Start by setting up an appointment with your loved one’s general […]

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December 30, 2024

Don Jacobson Celebrates His 102nd Birthday at Franklin Place Memory Care

Don Jacobson, World War II veteran and resident of Franklin Place Memory Care in Franklin, Wisconsin celebrated his 102nd birthday joined by fellow residents, staff, and family. Mr. Jacobson served in the Navy in WW II before becoming a tool and die maker at Allis Chalmers. He was married for 65 years and has 12 […]

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December 30, 2024

Having “The Talk” With a Loved One About Dementia

When an individual is in the earlier stages of dementia, the symptoms can be easy for family members to push aside. After all, they’re getting older and more forgetful. That happens to all of us, right? Yet, at some point, real concern may begin to creep in. “How could mom forget the name of her […]

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December 23, 2024

Spreading Holiday Joy Throughout Our Anthem Communities

If you want to know how much our residents and staff love the holidays, just walk inside the doors of any of our communities and you’ll feel the joy. To be honest, we’re not sure which we enjoy most, the preparations, the visits from schoolchildren and families, or the actual holiday itself. We just love […]

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December 20, 2024

Homeschoolers Pay a Holiday Visit to Concord Place Residents

A group of local homeschoolers joined Concord Place Memory Care residents and staff for a holiday celebration. The activities included crafts, tree decorating, and Christmas carols. The day was topped off with a visit from Santa Claus! Inter-generational activities are so beneficial to individuals with memory loss. The children enjoy the interactions too. You can […]

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December 16, 2024

Cascade Creek Residents Send "Angel Cards" to Those in Need of Some Holiday Cheer

Not everyone is feeling the joy this holiday season. And residents of Cascade Creek Memory Care in Rochester, Minnesota decided to do something about it. They have participated in the Angel Card Project, sending cards with handwritten notes to 17 states. The Angel Card Project is an internet-based charity that encourages groups to send greeting […]

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December 14, 2024

The Perfect Gift: A Memory Box for Your Loved One with Dementia

We often hear from families who are seeking better ways of connecting with their loved ones with dementia. And, just as often, a family caregiver will share with us that exciting moment when, presented with an old photo, mom or dad perked up and proceeded to recall with great detail the individuals in the photo […]

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December 12, 2024

Franklin Place Residents Host a Food Drive

To address the ongoing challenges of food insecurity in Milwaukee, residents and staff of Franklin Place Memory Care hosted a special month-long food drive, collecting 64 pounds of nonperishable food items. The food donations were then taken to the Hunger Task Force of West Milwaukee, Wisonsin where they will be distributed to local families in […]

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December 5, 2024

Tips for Dining Out with a Loved One with Dementia

The holidays bring plenty of opportunities for lunches and dinners with friends and family. Restaurants are decorated and everyone is in a festive mood with high spirits. It is a special time to reconnect and catch up while enjoying a meal together. It’s only natural that families would want to have a loved one with […]

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