Family members of individuals with dementia will often tell us that they sometimes feel they must re-learn basic communications skills to connect with their loved ones. In many ways that is true. Because the rules have indeed changed. You may no longer be able to rely on the kind of casual back and forth banter […]
Dog lovers unite! At Liberty Place Memory Care, residents are always looking for ways to give back to the greater community. And when their activities can help their canine friends at local shelters, all the better! As part of their "Dog Days of Summer" week long celebration of dogs, residents and staff partnered with Angel's […]
We often hear from family caregivers who are overcome with guilt and worry when a loved one with Alzheimer’s falls and breaks a hip or fractures a knee. “Why did I let him go and get the mail?” “Why did he get up when I asked him not to?” If you’ve experienced the fall of […]
It seems like ever since the movie came out, Barbie Doll lovers have been re-living their childhoods. And the residents and staff of Grace Point Place are no exception. They recently hosted a "Barbie Party" complete with Barbie glam and fun food and drinks. Lots of pink was on display! Shannon Dahlman, community relations director […]
Residents and staff of Porter Place are busy making beautiful bracelets from puka shells and getting ready to put them on sale next week. All proceeds from the sale of the bracelets will go to support the Hawai'i Community Foundation's Maui Strong Fund. Jennifer Boonstra, life engagement director, was interviewed by Senior Living News. "Having […]
Have you ever wondered why playing an old song gets mom’s or dad’s eyes to light up or gets them reminiscing about a certain moment in time they associate the melody with? Music has that kind of power. It can instantly transport us back to a place and time in our lives, often one we […]
If you have ever been in a situation where you need to take someone to the hospital you know the anxiety that accompanies that journey. After all, no one is at their best when experiencing pain and discomfort, let alone worry over what’s happening and how it will all turn out. When that loved one […]
Community Youth Services recently sent the following heartfelt message of thanks to the residents and staff of The Hampton Memory Care in Tumwater, Washington: "We are overjoyed and grateful to extend a heartfelt thank you to the wonderful team at The Hampton Memory Care for their incredible act of kindness! Residents created a collection of […]
Most of us look forward to summer, as it brings with it warmer weather and the opportunity for picnics, vacations, family get-togethers, and maybe a few lazy summer afternoons spent with a good book. However, when a family member is challenged with a dementia, such as Alzheimer’s disease, decisions about how to spend summer vacations […]
A recent KSHB-TV segment about research conducted by the Stowers Institute includes a poignant spotlight on LuWayne Younghan, a Morningside Place Memory Care resident in Overland Park, Kansas and a Kansas City Art Institute graduate. Her paintings, along with her daughter, Cindy, help tell her amazing story. You can watch the full video here: […]
The feel and scent of soil brings back memories for residents, including 90-year old Carol Bitter who once won awards for her gardening skills. Carol was joined by other residents to grow and harvest vegetables. And now they’ve turned those vegetables into delicious recipes for their fellow residents! You can read the full story in […]
Those who care for a loved one with dementia will tell you how difficult it is to get the breathing room needed to take care of their own needs. Doctor and dentist visits are put on hold, coffee with friends is a rare event, and the mere idea of taking a vacation is off limits. […]
Willowbrook residents, staff and families found a unique (and fun) way to raise funds for the Alzheimer's Association...a pool tournament! The action-packed event included a "high stakes" game of pool, lots of other activities, and a silent auction. Everyone enjoyed the day and all money raised went to help fund research for Alzheimer's disease. The event was […]
Wearing caps and visors, the Morningside Walking Club sets out for one of their regular walks. These walks are healthy, invigorating, and fun! But the best walks are those that take them to the doors of Casey's on Metcalf Avenue to cool off with some ice cream. Local KSHB-TV caught up with the group recently, chatting […]
When family members walk through our doors, they are not just visiting their loved ones, but also the nursing assistants who care for them. That’s because these are the people who are closest to the residents. They know exactly what mom or dad needs at any given time. They know their life stories, their likes […]