Experiencing a sense of meaning and purpose in life is important to all of us. One way to achieve it is by finding ways to give back to those in need. Helping others, as they say, is the best way to help oneself. And nowhere is this truer than for those individuals living with dementia. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]