One of the biggest challenges for individuals with dementia is navigating a world that is becoming increasingly confusing and intimidating. While most of us welcome variety and spontaneity in our daily lives, individuals with dementia gravitate towards familiar patterns and routines. There is a reason for this – it helps them feel safer and more […]
There was at least one, Fairy Stone. And, yes, that really is her name! Fairy, along with her friends at Concord Place Memory Care, celebrated her 97th birthday with a magical photo shoot, transforming them into dazzling pixies and sprites with the help of Smoky Mountain Hospice of Knoxville, Tennessee. Fairy Stone is the daughter […]
No one paid much attention to the final score in the inaugural "Swing For a Cure" charity softball game between Chisholm Place Memory Care and Brookdale Senior Living because everyone was a winner on this night. Both teams played hard and with spirit. The crowd in the packed stands was vocal and clearly entertained, and […]
Who knew that these adorable Nigerian dwarf goats would make such great therapy animals? They are friendly, gentle, and clean which make them ideal visitors for memory care communities. And the residents of Liberty Place Memory Care in West Chester, Ohio love their visits! Lori Orth, CEO of Dream to Reality Farm recently brought in […]
Anyone who loves gardening will tell you how working in their garden brings a sense of tranquility that soothes the mind and relaxes the body. The process of working with the soil, planting, and nurturing the plants brings a unique therapeutic value that, while hard to quantify, is undisputable in its power. Because the therapeutic […]
Vineyard Place Residents Join with Local School Kids to Make Mother’s Day Cards Local homeschoolers from Our Lady of Fatima Home School Group in Murrieta, California joined residents at Vineyard Place Memory Care to craft homemade Mother’s Day cards to send loving messages to women in local skilled nursing facilities. “Our residents loved making these […]
Cornerstone Christian Baptist Church in Murrieta, California got some help with their spring cleaning recently as residents of Vineyard Place Memory Care came to the rescue, eager and ready to get to work. Residents worked alongside others to clean toys for the children and help spruce up the church. It provided a great opportunity to […]
By Lewis McCoy, Chief Operating Officer As we celebrate Nurses Week, I want to take a moment to express my deepest gratitude for all that nurses in our industry do every single day. This week is an opportunity to acknowledge and celebrate their dedication, skills, and compassion. At Anthem Memory Care, our nurses go above and […]
KUSA Channel 9 News in Westminster, Colorado recently covered a beautiful story. Greenridge Place Memory Care resident, Eleanor Milligan and fellow residents held a vegetable plant sale to raise money to help Cassidy Waller, one of their caregivers. Cassidy, a much loved member of the Greenridge team, was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis three months ago. […]
It wasn’t that many years ago that the world of an individual living with dementia felt much smaller. It was one of increasing isolation and disengagement, not only from their precious memories, but from the world around them. Letters and phone calls were often the only connection available with loved ones who lived remotely. How […]
Families dealing with a loved one’s diagnosis of dementia often find themselves lacking the legal documents needed to pave the way for authorization to make decisions regarding ongoing care and treatment. They are surprised to find themselves locked out of important health discussions with physicians and other care providers. Legal issues may arise that take […]
Willow Springs Memory Care is holding a special Show & Shine fundraiser event for the local Redding, California community, honoring the memory of Ross Phipps, a former resident and and firefighter for 39 years at the Anderson Fire Department. The event will include an array of vintage cars, a sock hop, and a barbecue dinner. […]
Everybody got in on the action for an early Easter celebration, including an egg hunt at Porter Place Memory Care in Tinley Park, Illinois. Scouts enjoyed searching for eggs alongside the residents, chatting and enoying their time together. The Easter Bunny even showed up! Our residents love their interactions with young people and the Girl […]
Baseball season is back in full swing, and residents of Liberty Place Memory Care in West Chester, Ohio celebrated in a unique way: Their own ball game! Their favorite team? The Cincinnati Reds, of course! Everyone had a blast rounding the bases and reminiscing about their favorite teams back in the day. Sharing old memories […]
April is National Volunteer Month—a perfect time to ask yourself: When was the last time you gave your time to someone else’s joy or comfort? If you're like many of us, the intention to volunteer is there, but everyday life has a way of pulling us in other directions. Between work, family, and never-ending to-do […]