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 […]
The Quilt of Valor is a hand-made quilt that is awarded to a veteran as a tangible way of expressing appreciation for their service to their country. This honor was recently bestowed upon Dwight McCarter, a veteran who served in the Army Medical Corp and a resident of Concord Place Memory Care in Knoxville, Tennessee. […]
A large part of our daily awareness is driven by our perception of the world around us and the people with whom we interact. The National Institutes of Health defines perception as “the act of understanding, realizing, seeing, noticing, or becoming aware of.” Perception is therefore fluid, dynamically adjusting to changes in what we observe […]
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. […]
“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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]