As the National Institute of Health aptly notes, “Healthcare does not happen in a vacuum.” Nothing could be truer. Yet, historically care methodologies have taken a biomedical approach, rather than one that considers the whole person within the context of care. About a decade ago, however, we began to hear the phrase person-centered care used […]
September 15th through October 15th is Hispanic Heritage Month. And certainly, there is much to celebrate. Hispanics continue to make groundbreaking contributions to their local communities and to society at large. Whether they are writers, educators, artists, service workers, or caregivers, their presence and productivity is an integral part of American life, and their contributions […]
We all want to remain active and alert for as long as possible. But what does healthy aging involve? We certainly know what unhealthy looks like. For instance, sitting on the couch and eating potato chips and chocolate cake all day will eventually catch up to us as we get older. But how can you […]
If you walk through the doors of one of our communities, odds are you’ll find an assortment of young people. Whether it's a visit from grandchildren or from local school kids who help them with special projects, young people are a big part of our residents' daily lives. We are strong believers in inter-generational activities because we […]
What better way to wrap up a wonderful summer than a luau! Vineyard Place residents, staff and families enjoyed delicious Hawaiian food, music, and dancing. Local Hawaiian dancers put on a great show with some free Hula lessons included. Everyone enjoyed the day and look forward to doing it again next year (if not sooner)! […]
Every September Alzheimer’s Disease International publishes a report on the research conducted over the last year. While we wait for this years’ report, The 2022 World Alzheimer Report has several interesting statistics and insights from their annual survey that deserve attention. At Anthem Memory Care, we believe it is important to help everyone better understand […]
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 […]