Charitable Acts Benefit Everyone, Especially Individuals with Dementia

Our Anthem Memory Care communities are constantly involved in fundraisers or other acts of charity within their greater communities. Giving back is so important and many of our residents have been service oriented all their lives. We like to help them continue their tradition of donating their time and energy to support a good cause.

The act of working together to help those in need brings many benefits to individuals in general, especially to those living with dementia. Some of these include:

1. A sense of purpose. Activities that benefit others can awaken a sense of duty which, in turn, increases feelings of worthiness and self value.
2. Improved connections with those around them. Working together, whether with staff, fellow residents, or others in the broader community helps foster a sense of camaraderie. It also facilitates conversation, which is especially beneficial to those with dementia.
3. A feeling of accomplishment. Getting tasks completed from start to finish brings with it a sense of satisfaction, having accomplished something worthwhile.

The charity events and projects at our communities are revitalizing for our residents. Everyone gets excited and energized to contribute to each good cause we support. And there are many!

Below are just a few of our charity events:

Morningside Place Memory Care in Overland Park, Kansas holds a car wash to raise funds for The Alzheimer’s Association.

Liberty Place Memory Care in West Chester, Ohio made Easter Baskets for the children of Reach Out Lakota

Willowbrook Place Memory Care in Littleton, Colorado donated blankets to local animal shelters.

Highline Place Memory Care in Littleton, Colorado puts special gift packages together for Operation Christmas Child.

If you are a family caregiver for a loved one with dementia, look for local charities with programs you and your loved one can participate in. There are plenty of opportunities to donate and contribute to worthy causes.

Regardless of which charity or how actively you involve your loved one, your charitable acts will not only lift your spirits but give you both something positive to share, along with the feeling of accomplishment donating your time to a worthy cause brings.

If you need more ideas or are interested in how to get involved in local charities, reach out to any of our Anthem Memory Care communities. We’d be happy to share our experiences and ideas with you and your family.

(Our header image is of Emerald Place Memory Care residents and staff showing off their special dog bandanas of love to gift to their local animal shelter in Glenview, Illinois.)