Thanksgiving, 2020 will certainly be one we’ll never forget. For many families, it will be much smaller than usual. For some, it will be a time to reflect on loved ones, living and passed. And, yet, regardless of where Thanksgiving finds each of us this year, it brings an opportunity to pause and give thanks […]
For many of us, Thanksgiving will be very different this year. For some, it may just be a smaller group; four or five instead of fifteen. But for those with loved ones in senior care it will be a bit more challenging to connect and engage in ways you’ve grown used to in the past. […]
In celebration of Veteran’s Day this year, Chelsea Place Memory Care honored WWII veteran, Linden Matthews, a 97-year old former Navy machinist. Outside Chelsea Place, banners were placed along the walkways, with photographs of Linden Matthews as well as eight other veterans. It was a very special day, not only for the vets themselves, but […]
Every November 11th, we honor those men and women who have served their country in battlefields all over the world. We are still fortunate to have with us, veterans of World War II. Many of them are residents, right here in our Anthem Memory Care communities. Their stories are riveting and, while they may struggle […]
Nothing works better to take our minds off our own troubles than helping someone else. Studies have shown that an act of kindness towards another person releases chemicals called “endorphins” produced by the body that help alleviate pain and boost a feeling of happiness. Research from the National Institutes of Health points to activities like […]
A cause we can all get behind is the fight to end Alzheimer’s disease. The Alzheimer’s Association, founded back in 1980, has chapters all across the country. Walks and other special events sponsored by the organization share a common goal: to fund Alzheimer’s research and help put an end to this devastating disease. Our Anthem […]
Kurtis Colamonico, a professional skateboarder, visited Vineyard Place Memory Care recently to show off some skills. Staff, residents and family members were wowed by their skills! The event was covered in the Murrietta Patch. Read the full story here.
For many of us, fall’s cooling temperatures brings with it a renewed concern over COVID-19. For one thing, experts tell us that the COVID lives longer and travels further in cooler, dryer temperatures. We also know that colder weather draws people indoors. And, COVID likes small enclosed indoor areas as well. What COVID doesn’t like, […]
One of the things we know about individuals living with dementia is that, while familiarity and routine are important, introducing some variety into their day raise their levels of awareness and even spark a memory or two. That may be part of the reason why the residents at Highline Place Memory Care in Littleton, Colorado […]
One of the things residents at our communities love to tell us is how much they enjoyed baking in their earlier years. Whether it was their famous oatmeal cookies or apple pie, the memories of those special treats seldom fade, even as we age. For individuals living with Alzheimer’s disease, those kinds of memories often […]
Professional cake decorator, Sheldon Flowers, visited Grace Point Place last week to share some cake decorating secrets with residents of Grace Point Place Memory Care in Oak Lawn, Illinois. Residents even got to participate! Fun was had by all. The event was covered by the local Southtown Edition of the Chicago Tribune. You can read […]
When was the last time you had a visit from your local bikers club? Residents and staff at Highline Place Memory Care in Littleton, Colorado were pleasantly surprised recently with a visit from members of the local Motorcycle Club. The event was covered by local Denver Channel 4. You can read more about this fun event […]
As we get older, we often find ourselves spending more time reminiscing about our earlier years; where we lived, what we did, and who we knew “back then”. This can be especially true for those individuals living with dementia. While they will lose much of their short-term memory, they often can recall events, people and […]
The staff at Porter Place Memory Care, in Tinley Park, Illinois created a very special dinner Lise Chose, a resident who comes from Germany and misses many of the traditions, including the food and good German beer. Porter Place, along with Mike Ditschler, owner of Chef Klaus Bier Stube, created a very special dinner event […]
It isn’t every day that a trained circus performer visits a senior living community. And yet, that’s exactly what Evan Baird did recently when he visited Harvester Place Memory Care in Burr Ridge, Illinois. Evan is a recent college graduate who is waiting in the wings for the pandemic to lift so that he can […]