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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Experiencing a sense of meaning and purpose in life is important to all of us. One way to achieve it is by finding ways to give back to those in need. Helping others, as they say, is the best way to help oneself. And nowhere is this truer than for those individuals living with dementia. […]
Concord Place Memory Care resident and artist, Fairy Stone, and her artist daughter Sheryl Jackson have shared a life long love of art. The talented duo continue to team up, teaching art classes every Monday at Concord Place Memory Care in Knoxville, Tennessee. “My mother and I have always worked together,” Sheryl Jackson told the […]
A winter wonderland in Southern California? Residents and staff of Vineyard Place Memory Care in Murrieta, California made it happen (with a little help from a snow machine), inviting local homeschoolers from Our Lady of Fatima to come and play in the snow! Snowball fights, snowman building, and lots of laughter entertained the residents as […]
In celebration of Rubber Ducky Day, Chisholm Place Memory Care residents surprised local Target shoppers by handing out rubber duck tub toys, each inscribed with a positive handwritten message. The gifts put instant smiles on the faces of grateful shoppers. “Our residents were inspired by Rubber Ducky Day and wanted to put a smile […]
As we grow older, we begin to pay more attention to the impact of aging on our overall health. As issues crop up, more doctor visits are scheduled and we become increasingly aware of our growing list of limitations and restrictions. This concern over health also extends to our mental acuity and issues involving memory. […]
Residents and staff of Churchill Place Memory Care in Glen Ellyn, Illinois recently expressed their appreciation for the local police department. That appreciation came in the form of what they lovingly call "survival kits", bags filled with special treats. The visit was in honor of Law Enforcement Day, but the residents and staff wanted to […]
Seasonal weather changes impact all of us. A blazing hot summer day evokes a very different physical and emotional response than a cold winter’s day. Yet, what many families aren’t aware of is that these same seasonal changes that we navigate through without much difficulty can bring tremendous anxiety to an individual with dementia. There […]
Setting a doctor’s appointment for a loved one who is showing signs of dementia is a unique and often daunting experience for families. Where to begin? Who to call? What will the next steps be? How will my loved one deal with the diagnosis? Start by setting up an appointment with your loved one’s general […]
Don Jacobson, World War II veteran and resident of Franklin Place Memory Care in Franklin, Wisconsin celebrated his 102nd birthday joined by fellow residents, staff, and family. Mr. Jacobson served in the Navy in WW II before becoming a tool and die maker at Allis Chalmers. He was married for 65 years and has 12 […]
When an individual is in the earlier stages of dementia, the symptoms can be easy for family members to push aside. After all, they’re getting older and more forgetful. That happens to all of us, right? Yet, at some point, real concern may begin to creep in. “How could mom forget the name of her […]
If you want to know how much our residents and staff love the holidays, just walk inside the doors of any of our communities and you’ll feel the joy. To be honest, we’re not sure which we enjoy most, the preparations, the visits from schoolchildren and families, or the actual holiday itself. We just love […]