It is interesting to note that, while cognition is impaired with Alzheimer’s disease, some memories and abilities can and do remain. Remembering the words to a favorite song or recognizing an old photograph are a few of them. Skills acquired in youth, like playing the piano, knitting, or gardening can also remain intact. One of […]
If you made a list of new year’s resolutions, chances are you’re already running into a few challenges keeping them, right? You’re not alone. Lists are easy to make but not quite as easy to follow. And yet, for family caregivers of loved ones with dementia, a good list of “dos” that are actually “doable” is […]
Residents of Willowbrook Place dusted off their favorite tried-and-true family cookie recipes, rolled up their sleeves and got to work baking. The event was a holiday cookie bake-off and tasting contest and everyone got involved from staff to residents to their families. The event was covered by local Colorado Community Media reporter, Bob Wooley, […]
What a year it’s been! And we’ve experienced a lot -- from keeping residents healthy through vaccinations and following protocols, to the joy of experiencing safe family visits to businesses re-opening and schools back in session. The list goes on! At our Anthem Memory Care communities, we are fortunate to have experienced many, many moments […]
Holiday travel is always a highly energized event with the inevitable last-minute rush to either hit the road or get to a busy airport on time. All the excitement can bring with it significant stress levels for anyone caught up in the holiday rush. You can imagine how all this hustle and bustle affects an […]
As the Christmas clock winds down many of us will be rushing out for last minute gifts and stocking stuffers. When you have a loved one living with dementia, however, your shopping list can become a bit more challenging since the things they may have enjoyed years ago may no longer be practical. You may […]
At our Anthem Memory Care communities, we’re all about giving back. From our caring, compassionate team members to our wonderful residents, we’re happiest when we are doing our part to bring happiness to those who are less fortunate and need our help. The act of working together to help those in need brings many benefits […]
For many of you this Thanksgiving may be the first time you’ve been able to get together with family and friends. Now that’s something to be thankful for! However, for those of you are caring for a loved one who has been diagnosed with dementia, these are truly trying times. Even more so with the […]
Those of you caring for an aging family member know that one of the things you need the most is access to resources. Family members often feel isolated and can benefit from professional insights and information to help navigate the day-to-day challenges and learn the right course of action to take at any given time. […]
Have you joined a Walk to End Alzheimer’s yet? It’s a great way to not only mark this important month but to give back and help fight for a cure. At our Anthem Memory Care communities, we believe that involvement in programs that help support studies and ongoing research is essential to finding a cure […]
In honor of Veterans Day, residents, families and staff of Emerald Place invited members of the greater community to visit and put their artistic talents to work. The result was some amazing colorful chalk art in themes that capture the spirit of America and the unselfish sacrifices of our American veterans. The event was covered […]
Oak Lawn Mayor, Terry Vorderer, and Oak Lawn Parks Commissioner, Major Dan Johnson, an active-duty Army officer, led a very special Veterans Day celebration which included the presentation of a flag to Grace Point Place. Both are members of the Oak Lawn Elks Veteran of Foreign Wars Lodge 2254. The ten veterans at the community […]
A special pre-Veterans Day event brought a group of local middle school students to Chisholm Place where they took to the concrete walkways outside to express their appreciation for our veterans. It was a co-sponsored event, the purpose of which is to educate young people as to the importance of Veteran’s Day and to bring […]
Have you ever taken a late afternoon nap and awakened to a shadowy, darkening room? If so, you’ve probably experienced that brief feeling of mild disorientation, which you quickly shake off as you adjust to the transition from daytime to evening. For an individual who struggles with dementia, however, shaking off that feeling and moving […]
Students from Hinsdale High School visited residents of Harvester Place Memory Care in Burr Ridge, Illinois to engage in a truly worthwhile cause: making blankets for patients of Amita Health Adventist Medical Center in Hinsdale. The project was part of the school’s “Day of Service”, an event that was enjoyed by all, especially residents as they […]