Anthem Memory Care Blog

One of our residents’ (and staff’s) favorite activities in our Anthem communities is dancing. Whether it’s fast, slow, a conga line or just swaying back and forth, the experience of moving in time to music has a therapeutic value all its own. That’s why we find every opportunity to get our residents up and involved, […]

“This is excellent!” exclaimed Anthem Memory Care resident, Tom Crow. “I would do something like this again for sure.” Tom Crow was chatting it up about Anthem Memory Care’s inaugural Ki Aikido class, held earlier this month at Little’s Creek Park in Littleton, Colorado. Over 30 participants stretched their arms, punched the air and hollered […]

Generally speaking, Alzheimer’s disease is a topic that most of us are pretty familiar with. We know that it involves memory loss that continues to accelerate over the years. But beneath this very basic understanding, sits a general lack awareness of important details. As a result, many inaccuracies continue to get passed around. September is […]

August is National Wellness Month. It’s a good time to reflect on your own health as well as explore new ways of living a healthier life. This is especially important for those of you caring for a loved one struggling dementia. You need to keep your own health operating on all cylinders to be able […]

August is National Wellness Month. And while wellness principles should be practiced year-round, this month presents us with a great opportunity to stop and check in with our health. For individuals living with dementia, wellness takes on added significance. We believe it is important for family caregivers to understand that the limitations associated with dementias, […]

Depression and Alzheimer’s disease, especially in its early stages, have much in common in terms of behavioral changes such as sleeping longer, loss of appetite and withdrawal from activities once enjoyed. If you have a loved one with Alzheimer’s disease, you may have noticed behavioral changes that concern you. Of course, you want to make […]

Are you getting ready to take a vacation? Are you wondering whether to take along a mom or dad who has dementia? It’s an understandable concern. Vacations, while they can be relaxing, involve getting away from familiar rooms, backyards and routines. That’s why we take them; to enjoy a break from the daily grind and […]

Wellness is a term we often hear these days, especially as it relates to aging and retaining good health. Few realize, however, just how important a regular program of wellness is, and the central role wellness plays in the lives of individuals with dementia. At our Anthem Memory Care communities, wellness is much more than […]

There is a reason that we have something called “horse therapy”. These majestic, gentle animals have a presence that has been known to calm anxieties and infuse a sense of joy in those around them. This can be especially true for those living with dementia. Stroking the nose of a horse and looking into its […]

No, the holidays aren’t here yet. But they will be before you know it. So, if you are caring for a loved one with dementia, the time to plan is now! The holidays bring with them special challenges for caregivers of loved ones who have dementia. If you’ve already been through a holiday season or […]

September 15th through October 15th is Hispanic Heritage Month. And certainly, there is much to celebrate. Hispanics continue to make groundbreaking contributions to their local communities and to society at large. Whether they are writers, educators, artists, service workers, or caregivers, their presence and productivity is an integral part of American life, and their contributions […]

Do you like to garden? If you do, then you’re well acquainted with its multiple, long lasting benefits. But did you know that gardening is also therapeutic for individuals challenged with dementia? That’s because gardening has been linked to improved emotional, mental and physical wellbeing. If you have a loved one with dementia, this is […]

There is more than one reason we are so thrilled to have our residents and staff vaccinated. The most important, of course, is to keep residents and staff at all of our communities safe and healthy. But vaccinations bring a level of freedom we haven’t seen in well over a year. Our doors are opening, […]

Last month our blog covered six reasons why changes in dementia care are needed, as taken from a recent newsletter article entitled “Dementia Care Isn’t What it Used to Be…And That’s a Good Thing Part I” written by Anne Ellett, M.S.N., N.P. Anne is a respected dementia care expert and the founder of MemoryCareSupport.com, a […]

In honor of Veterans Day, residents, families and staff of Emerald Place invited members of the greater community to visit and put their artistic talents to work. The result was some amazing colorful chalk art in themes that capture the spirit of America and the unselfish sacrifices of our American veterans. The event was covered […]