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April 24, 2026

Lambs Bring Instant Connection and Joy to Liberty Place Residents

Residents at Liberty Place Memory Care in West Chester, Ohio enjoyed an unexpected (and delightful!) form of animal therapy --- lambs! The gentle creatures were brought in through an arrangement with Big Blue Firewood Farm in Kentucky. Lambs, like other animals, bring instant love to residents, giving them the chance to interact up close with […]

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April 24, 2026

April Brings Showers, Growth, and a Promise of Warmer Days Ahead

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 […]

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April 19, 2026

65 Years of Love: A Wedding Vow Renewal to Remember at Morningside Place

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 […]

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April 17, 2026

Spring Cleaning with Care for a Loved One with Dementia

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 […]

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April 15, 2026

It’s “Game Day” at Liberty Place as Residents Celebrate the Start of Baseball Season!

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 […]

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April 10, 2026

Tangles and Amyloid Plaques: Demystifying the Dementia Brain

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 […]

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April 8, 2026

Concord Place Celebrates Resident Virgie Jean Gasaway's Induction Into the Century Club of East Tennessee

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 […]

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April 6, 2026

Compassion in Action: Franklin Place Residents Bring Joy to Shelter Animals

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 […]

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April 5, 2026

Churchill Place Seniors Deliver Easter Joy to Local Families

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 […]

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April 3, 2026

National Gardening Month: How Gardening Brings Joy and Connection to Individuals with Dementia

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, […]

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March 27, 2026

It’s “Goodbye Winter, Hello Spring!” at Our Communities

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 […]

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March 21, 2026

Senior Prom Brings Generations Together at Vineyard Place

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 […]

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March 20, 2026

The Benefits of Palliative Care and Hospice Care for a Loved One with Dementia

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 […]

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March 13, 2026

Finding Inner Calm: How Relaxation Exercise Benefits Individuals with Dementia

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 […]

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March 6, 2026

The Heart of a Razorback Football Legend Lives at Clear Creek

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 […]

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