Are you as glad as we are that we’ve turned the corner and spring seems to have finally arrived? After a cold, harsh winter, residents and staff at our Anthem communities are thrilled to dig into spring projects and activities. Warmer weather focuses us planting, field trips and crafting outdoor decorations as we happily mark […]
Grace Point Place residents and local school kids from Southwest Chicago Christian School recently got together to create some adorable Easter baskets. The baskets were gifted to staff to give to their children. Great activity, great fun and a great gift! The project was covered in the local Oak Lawn Patch. You can read the […]
April is Parkinson’s Awareness Month, an opportunity for all of us to gain a greater understanding of the disease that impacts over 200,000 Americans each year. Many are familiar with Parkinson’s disease through the experiences of public figures like actor and writer, Michael J. Fox, who has courageously shared his journey with the disease and […]
For so many families, planning for an aging parent’s inability to care for themselves is low on the list until an urgent need arises, such as a diagnosis of dementia. It’s understandable. Life gets in the way. There are children to raise, work issues, and all the challenges of daily living to tackle. And, yet, […]
For most of us, some of life’s most enjoyable moments occur outside our doors. Whether it’s going for a walk, shopping, going out to lunch, or just taking a drive, getting out and about keeps us from feeling isolated and connects us to each other and the world around us. This is especially important for […]
The Mayer School of Irish Dance brought a bit of Ireland into the Harvester Place Memory Care community, just in time for St. Patrick's Day. The talented dance troupe includes dancers from age 6 to 18 bringing an authentic Irish dance experience to the delight of residents and staff. For one of the residents, Graham […]
Brain Awareness Week is a great opportunity to learn more about brain health. This is especially important for those who are caring for a loved one with dementia. The more aware you are, the better care you can provide. First, a few brain facts you’ll find interesting: There is a wealth of information about brain […]
March is Women’s History month! Since we are 100% dedicated to memory care, we wanted to take a moment to focus on a few of the many amazing women who have made significant contributions in neurology. Without their hard work, our understanding of the brain would be nowhere near where it is today. An increased understanding […]
When we think of Alzheimer’s disease the focus tends to be on memory loss. And certainly that is a big part of the disease. What is less often discussed, however, are the behavior changes that can occur as the disease progresses. For family caregivers these changes can be extremely disturbing as they witness the person […]
Whether you are young or old, Valentine’s Day is a great time to celebrate the love in your life. And it doesn’t have to be limited to a romantic partner. Nowadays, millions of people all over the country take advantage of the day to acknowledge all the people in their lives they care deeply about. […]
Harvester Place Memory Care has received the prestigious Pinnacle Customer Experience Award, satisfying the rigorous demands of scoring in the top 15% of the national across a 12-month period. “Our teams are dedicated to providing the highest level of quality care, comfort and support to our residents,” said Shannon Gutierrez, national vice president of operations […]
Porter Place Memory Care has received the prestigious Pinnacle Customer Experience Award, satisfying the rigorous demands of scoring in the top 15% of the national across a 12-month period. “Our teams are dedicated to providing the highest level of quality care, comfort and support to our residents,” said Shannon Gutierrez, national vice president of operations […]
As a memory care provider, we understand the challenging family dynamics surrounding a diagnosis of dementia. While each situation is unique, a common concern raised is when family members aren’t all on board with the diagnosis. In many cases they are struggling to accept that the relationship they’ve had with mom or dad will be […]
“There is increasing evidence connecting cardiovascular risk factors with brain health,”-- Dr. Seth Martin, cardiologist at Johns Hopkins And yet many family caregivers of loved ones with dementia are not aware of this connection. Understanding the relationship between heart and brain health is especially important in keeping individuals with dementia as healthy and mentally sharp […]
We always encourage families to begin evaluating care options soon after a loved one has been diagnosed with a dementia, such as Alzheimer’s disease. The reason for this is because it is hard to predict how quickly the disease will progress. And a decision made hastily is not always the best one. Finding the best […]