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April 3, 2025

Local Soccer Team Visits Cascade Creek Memory Care

The Albion SC Southern Minnesota Soccer team paid a visit to Cascade Creek Memory Care in Rochester, Minnesota recently. They showed off their skills to the delight of the residents, many of whom have been lifelong soccer fans. They topped off the visit with a signed jersey and special soccer ball, presented to the community. […]

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March 31, 2025

Art Brings Purpose and Joy to Individuals with Dementia

“Art is not what you see, but what you make others see.” – Edgar Degas We love this quote because it captures the power of art to reveal that which makes each of us unique. This makes the creation of artwork especially beneficial for individuals living with dementia. A good example of this can be […]

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March 25, 2025

Fourth Graders Visit Vineyard Place for a Storytime Read-Along

Fourth graders from local Cole Elementary in Murrieta, California visited Vineyard Place Memory Care residents armed with their favorite books for a storytime read-along session. Visits from Cole Canyon students are a regular ocurrence at Vineyard Place that residents and staff always enjoy. Many relationships have grown from these visits which bring positive inter-generational engagement […]

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March 25, 2025

A Very Special "Walk in the Park" for Highline Place Resident, David Lorenz

Highline Place Memory Care resident, David Lorenz, worked for 45 years for South Suburban Parks and Recreation in Highlands Ranch, Colorado. And all his years of hard work did not go unnoticed! Recently, residents and staff of Highline Place hit the road to celebrate David's 82nd birthday. Their destination? David Lorenz Regional Park. You heard […]

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March 20, 2025

Activities of Daily Living: What Family Caregivers Need to Know

Mary’s day begins with a familiar routine—she wakes up, turns off her alarm and gets out of bed. She takes a shower, washes and dries her hair, applies deodorant, brushes her teeth and gets dressed in a clean blouse and pants. Moving to the kitchen she brews a fresh cup of coffee, pours some juice […]

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March 19, 2025

Vineyard Place Holds a Special Prom

Vineyard Place Memory Care in Murrieta, California held a Masquerade Prom --- an evening of dancing, dining, and the selection of Prom King, Skip, and Prom Queen, Sandy. Everyone had a blast, and it brought back memories of high school proms from back in the day! All this fun was covered in the local Murrieta […]

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March 13, 2025

Can Good Nutrition Benefit Individuals with Dementia? Yes!

Everyone knows that an apple or banana is a healthier snack than a donut or chips. We all understand that there are nutritional benefits from fresh fruits and vegetables that donuts and chips not only lack but can negatively impact health. As a result, we try to make healthy choices with hopes of having healthier […]

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March 6, 2025

The Heart of Memory Care: Celebrating Our Team Members

By Lewis McCoy and Isaac Scott Every memory care community is built on a foundation of compassion, dedication, and love. While beautiful buildings and thoughtful amenities play a role in creating a warm environment, it is those who live and work within it who truly bring a community to life. We want to take a […]

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February 27, 2025

Navigating Relationship Changes in Dementia: Tips for Staying Connected  

When a loved one is diagnosed with dementia, it is the beginning of a journey full of changes – physical, cognitive, emotional, and behavioral. Much has been written about these changes and how they relate to the stages of dementia, as well as how to help a loved one adjust and continue to live a […]

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February 19, 2025

Celebrating the Spirit of Valentine’s Day, All Year Long!

February is a month all about hearts. First of all, it’s American Heart Month, which encourages awareness of the importance of heart health. But it’s also the month in which we celebrate the love in our hearts on Valentine’s Day. Our Anthem Memory Care community residents always look forward to Valentine’s Day because it symbolizes […]

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February 14, 2025

Churchill Place Couples Renew Wedding Vows

Renewing wedding vows is such a beautiful way to express everlasting love between a couple. At Chuchill Place Memory Care in Glen Ellyn, Illinois three couples renewed their vows in a beautiful Valentine's Day ceremony! A collection of their wedding photos was on display as the couples walked down the aisle with fellow residents on […]

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February 12, 2025

Healthier Heart, Healthier Brain … and Cognition!

February is American Heart Month, an opportunity to focus attention on the importance of taking everyday measures to protect and optimize heart health. What you may not know, however, is that there is a clear relationship between a healthy heart and a healthy brain. That’s why taking some time to understand the role the heart […]

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February 11, 2025

Franklin Place Residents Do Their Part to Help the Homeless

Residents and staff of Franklin Place Memory Care in Franklin, Wisconsin are doing their part to provide care and support to the Milwaukee homeless population. They hosted a drive to gather clothing and hygiene essentials for distribution through Street Angels Milwaukee Outreach, a mobile outreach organization that works to bridge the gap between homelessness and […]

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February 4, 2025

Black History Month: Honoring Dr. Solomon Carter Fuller

Black History Month brings a welcome opportunity for all of us to focus on the achievements and contributions made by Black Americans. And there are many, which cover virtually every area of American life. That includes science and the study of the brain. Dementia, which we know is a general classification covering several brain diseases […]

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February 3, 2025

Pinnacle Place Holds a Drive to Support California Fire Victims

Residents of Pinnacle Place Memory Care in Little Rock, Arkansas are doing their part to support those impacted by the recent devastating wildfires in Southern California. They are hosting a drive to collect clothing, toiletries and other essentials to help the recovery effort. Engaging in charitable acts is so important to our Anthem Memory Care […]

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