To celebrate spring, local Aurora Girl Scout Troop 65343 visited Willowbrook Place Memory Care residents with boxes of cookies in tow. The residents had created gifts of bouquets for the girls in exchange for boxes of their delicious treats. Everyone had a great time and can’t wait for next year to do it all over […]
The residents and staff of Porter Place Memory care wanted to do something special for Earth Day this year. So they got to work repotting seedlings and turning them into lovely living floral creations in biodegradable pots, which they gave out to those who stopped by to visit. The event was covered by The Patch, […]
How do you celebrate vaccinated residents and staff being able to hug their family members again? How about a wearing masks of another variety at a Mardi Gras themed party? That’s exactly what Vineyard Place Memory Care did to celebrate the recent opening up of their doors. The event was covered by the Press Enterprise. […]
Don’t Assume Mom “Can’t”: Empowering Those Living with Dementia At our Anthem Memory Care communities our goal is to empower our residents to live full, vibrant lives. While we acknowledge that everyone varies in his or her abilities, we believe that every resident deserves to be treated with respect and should be encouraged to participate […]
There is more than one reason we are so thrilled to have our residents and staff vaccinated. The most important, of course, is to keep residents and staff at all of our communities safe and healthy. But vaccinations bring a level of freedom we haven’t seen in well over a year. Our doors are opening, […]
Vaccinations are bringing field trips back again! Recently, residents and staff of Highline Place Memory Care took advantage of a “free donut a day for vaccinated patrons” deal from Krispy Kreme Doughnuts. The outing drew the attention of local CBS Channel 4 in Denver, who sent a reporter and camera crew to film the event. […]
We all know that old postcards, newspaper clippings and photographs are almost guaranteed to spark memories, often about things we thought we had forgotten. The ability of mementos to unlock old memories can be especially powerful for those who live with Alzheimer’s disease. At our Anthem Memory Care communities, we enjoy learning as much as […]
Have you ever been more thrilled to see spring finally arrive? We certainly are! Of course, in some of our communities, we’re still waiting (impatiently) for the last bits of snow to melt and more sunlight to flood our courtyards. But spring is officially here and we’re eager to make the most of it. Warmer […]
As we continue to heal and rebound from the challenges of the pandemic, we are all on the lookout for activities and events that will bring a smile and, hopefully, even some laughter into our lives. Chelsea Place Memory Care in Aurora Colorado seized an opportunity to do just that. It came in the form […]
March is National Nutrition Awareness month, which puts a much-needed focus on the foods we eat and what those foods do to help or hinder our physical, cognitive and emotional health. For individuals living with dementia, nutrition holds special importance, in that we now are more aware of the power of nutrients to optimize cognitive […]
For family caregivers of loved ones with dementia who live remotely, these have been especially challenging times. Not only has the pandemic made travel more difficult, it has managed to add to the already high anxiety and stress levels felt by family members who cannot be with their loved ones during these times. If you […]
Recently, members of Boy Scout Troop 64 in Glenview, Illinois took their snowman-making talents to Emerald Place Memory Care. The result was a virtual village of snow people strategically located in front of the windows of delighted residents. “Everyone needs a little bit of happiness; a little bit of light in their lives,” one of […]
When Mia walks through the doors of Chisholm Place Memory Care in Wichita Kansas, everyone smiles. Mia is a German Shepherd mix and an official therapy dog, loved by just about everyone she comes into contact with. And there is a good reason for this. Animals bring with them a natural form of therapy that […]
Residents and staff of Chelsea Place Memory Care in Aurora, Colorado got together with family and friends to hold a Valentine’s Day car parade. Staff lined up outside the front entrance and residents watched from the safety and warmth of the lobby as a steady stream of brightly decorated cars made their way past the […]
Residents and staff of Grace Point Place are always looking for ways to give back to the greater community. Recently the residents made dozens of beautiful valentines to give to the local Oak Lawn fire department. They were surprised and thrilled to receive them. The event was covered by the local CBS station in Chicago. […]