Anthem Memory Care Blog

For family caregivers of loved ones with dementia who live remotely, these have been especially challenging times. Not only has the pandemic made travel more difficult, it has managed to add to the already high anxiety and stress levels felt by family members who cannot be with their loved ones during these times. If you […]

Recently Bill Hohs, co-founder of CareSpireVets, joined a focus group conducted at Willowbrook Place, an Anthem Memory Care community located in Littleton, Colorado. CareSpireVets is an organization run by Bill and his wife, Pam Peterson-Hohs, which provides Aid and Attendance pensions for wartime vets. They’ve been doing this for 12 years, now, yet Bill considers […]

Have you joined a Walk to End Alzheimer’s yet? It’s a great way to not only mark this important month but to give back and help fight for a cure. At our Anthem Memory Care communities, we believe that involvement in programs that help support studies and ongoing research is essential to finding a cure […]

As you may know, November is National Alzheimer’s Awareness Month. It has been observed since President Ronald Reagan made the designation back in 1983. The purpose is to spread awareness of the devastating disease and to energize and promote research aimed at finding a cure. It’s important to note that, back in 1983 there were […]

Most people have, at one time or another, experienced serious mental and emotional distress. Often it is short lived, and they are able to navigate through each dark period. Yet, for others, preserving good mental health is something that must be worked at constantly. And it isn’t always easy. For individuals living with dementias, such […]

June is Alzheimer’s & Brain Awareness month, sponsored by the Alzheimer’s Association to educate and heighten awareness of Alzheimer’s disease. It is also an opportunity to encourage individuals who suspect they, or a loved one, might be in the early phases of Alzheimer’s disease not to wait to take action. Alzheimer’s disease is a difficult […]

Highline Place Memory Care in Littleton, Colorado recently had a visit from Pippi the pig, a resident from one of their favorite local organizations, Hog Haven Farm. First a bit about Hog Haven. It is a non-profit rescue farm for potbelly pigs which has been operating since 2014. So far, they’ve rescued 100 pigs from […]

Most of us remember, at some point in our lives, swinging a club in a round of miniature golf. Navigating the many mazes and encounters with cute little houses that would swallow up your golf ball were some of the fun challenges. For others, golf was a serious passion. They would take their clubs and […]

It’s hard to believe another year has passed, isn’t it? Have you made your list of resolutions yet? If not, maybe we can help. Last year, we put out a list of 10 meaningful New Year’s resolutions for caregivers. We’ve updated our list for 2018. Here are some great resolutions to give you a good […]

As we celebrate the beginning of a fresh new year, most of us have “resolutions” on our minds. And, yes, many of those resolutions involve losing weight or quitting bad habits, like smoking or drinking too much. However, if you are caring for a loved one with dementia, these resolutions may seem trivial compared to […]

Have you ever felt the frustration when your mom or dad forgets meeting a person or a recent event? How often have you said, “You know her, Mom. You met her last week at lunch.” Or “You remember, we went there last week.” Phrases like “You remember” and “You know” no longer have relevance to […]

If you have ever been in a situation where you need to take someone to the hospital you know the anxiety that accompanies that journey. After all, no one is at their best when experiencing pain and discomfort, let alone worry over what’s happening and how it will all turn out. When that loved one […]

The holidays are a wonderful time of year to enjoy gatherings with families and friends. However, they can raise anxieties for elderly loved ones who live alone, especially if they have been diagnosed with dementia. What was once a family home full of noisy celebrations can feel empty and cold for older individuals whose children […]

‘Tis the season … for making travel plans. And, as air travel continues to get more back to normal, this year promises to be busier than ever.   For many of us, air travel brings a heightened level of stress. Packing, getting tickets in order, shuttling to and from busy airports requires us to pay […]

Did you know that 80% of older adults acknowledge the benefits of early testing for dementia? This is according to the findings of a University of Michigan National Poll on Healthy Aging of individuals aged 65 to 80.   And yet many individuals continue to ignore early warning signs of dementia. Often this is due […]