Anthem Memory Care Blog

April brings us deeper into spring, with longer days and the promise of warmer months ahead. While many of our communities have seen their share of rain and stormy weather, there’s a growing sense of anticipation for sunnier days and more time spent outdoors. With the change in season comes new opportunities for our residents […]

Residents at Grace Point Place Memory Care in Oak Lawn, Illinois joined with middle school students from Chicago Christian Schools/Oak Lawn Campus for an Earth Day celebration centered on connection, purpose, and a shared love of the outdoors. The gathering brought students and residents together to tend the community garden, paint decorative rocks, and plant […]

Dwight and Pat Pope have been married for 65 years and were ready to celebrate, which is exactly what they did as Morningside Place Memory Care in Overland Park, Kansas pulled out all the stops for a wonderful wedding vow renewal ceremony. A wedding cake, delicious luncheon, music, dancing, and lots of memories were shared […]

It’s spring-cleaning season – that time of year when we shake off the winter dust, freshen up our spaces, and get things ready for warmer days ahead. For adult children of aging parents, it often turns into a bigger project, clearing out clutter, cleaning windows, and sorting through years of accumulated nicknacks and memorabilia. When […]

Liberty Place Memory Care residents brought their love of baseball to life in West Chester, Ohio with a fun, adapted game alongside staff. Dressed in team colors, they took turns batting, running bases, and sharing plenty of laughs. The event encouraged movement, connection, and plenty of moments of joy reminiscing about a the “good old […]

Families of loved ones with dementia often feel confused and overwhelmed as they struggle to comprehend that memory lapses, unpredictable behaviors, and personality changes are not things that can be controlled; they are the result of physical damage to the brain’s neurons. If you have a family member diagnosed with dementia, gaining deeper insight into […]

Concord Place Memory Care in Knoxville, Tennessee recently honored resident Virgie Jean Gasaway on her 100th birthday with an induction into the Century Club of East Tennessee. Married for more than 70 years, Mrs. Gasaway built a life defined by family, resilience, and a strong work ethic, raising a son with her husband while working […]

Residents of Franklin Place Memory Care recently put kindness into action by making homemade pet treats for the Milwaukee Humane Society. Their efforts not only supported local animals but also gave them the chance to spend time with some friendly furry companions, proving that even small gestures can make a meaningful difference. “Many of our […]

Residents of Churchill Place Memory Care in Glen Ellyn, Illinois worked together to create and deliver Easter baskets for families supported by Metropolitan Family Services DuPage. What began as a seasonal activity grew into a meaningful outreach effort, with residents gathering donated items and thoughtfully assembling each basket. The baskets brought joy and comfort to […]

April is National Gardening Month. However, avid gardeners will tell you it is a yearlong activity, planting, pruning, cultivating and finally enjoying the fruits of their labor. Visit any of our Anthem Memory Care communities and you will notice our large outdoor planters, full of an array of fledgling vegetable and flowering plants. They include, […]

At our Anthem Memory Care communities, March has been a month filled with anticipation for spring, bringing a renewed sense of energy and connection. As we welcomed the changing season, residents embraced opportunities to celebrate the end of cold, snowy, windy days and the transition into brighter, warmer times ahead. Throughout the month, our communities […]

Residents at Vineyard Place Memory Care in Murrieta, California gathered together with students from Temescal Canyon High School this week for their 3rd annual Senior Prom. The event brought everyone together for an afternoon of music, dancing, and fun across generations. Many of the residents and students have formed close relationships, making every get-together even […]

It is often not until the later-mid stages of dementia that families begin to truly grasp the reality of the illness. This is a difficult time for families, grappling with complex emotional issues as they begin to transition their actions towards supporting their loved one as they enter the final stages of dementia. This is […]

Anyone who has added yoga or tai chi into their daily routine will tell you how beneficial it is to their overall mental and physical wellbeing. As we age, engaging in relaxing, meditative exercises can become even more advantageous in relieving stress, while improving flexibility, strength, and balance. That is why it won’t be a […]

Former Arkansas Razorback star Bill Burnett, sat down to chat with a reporter for the Northwest Arkansas Democrat Gazette. Burnett, still the program’s all-time leader with 46 touchdowns from 1968–70, was already battling severe memory loss and believed he was suffering from CTE, the brain disease linked to repeated head trauma and, in some cases […]