When we’re toddlers, we lots of falls tend to occur, as we learn about balance and organizing our bodies to stay upright. In middle age, we suffer few falls and those that do occur tend to be the result of tripping, slipping or suffering from an illness. As we age, […]
Dementia caregiving isn’t a one-person task — and friends and loved ones might be more willing to help than you’d think. Know how to reach out. Providing care for a person with Alzheimer’s disease or another disorder causing dementia is challenging. No one is equipped to care for another person […]
The Life Enhancement Department is selling a variety of Valentine Gifts to send your loved ones on Friday, February 12th. All candy and flower orders must be received by February 1, 2021. Click here to download the order form. Valentine Balloon Bouquets $5.00 Balloon Bouquets consist of one 18” heart-shaped […]
National Activity Professionals Week is January 24-30, 2021. We would like to take this opportunity to thank our Life Enhancement staff for their hard work throughout this past year. COVID 19 restrictions have greatly changed the types of activities we are able to provide to our residents, but our purpose […]
Dehydration in the elderly can be a sneaky thing — it is a common cause of hospitalization among older adults because by the time signs and symptoms of dehydration appear — it can already be too late. The sense of thirst diminishes with age and as a result, according to The […]
The holidays are often filled with sharing, laughter and memories. But they can also bring stress, disappointment, sadness — and due to the COVID-19 pandemic — heightened risk for spreading the virus, especially for older adults who tend to have underlying health conditions. A person living with Alzheimer’s may feel […]
Running stop signs and getting lost are indicators it may be time to give up your driver’s license and stop driving. Getting older doesn’t automatically mean that you shouldn’t be behind the wheel; however, regularly monitoring your driving abilities is an important part of maintaining senior health because there comes […]
While under COVID-19 precautions, our “regular” activities may look different, but the life enhancement staff have been working hard to ensure that we continue to provide meaningful engagement for all of our residents. Due to the ever-changing circumstances, we are currently providing our residents with weekly activity calendars to best […]
This year, each house will have its own Resident Christmas Party. The party will include music, sweet treats, and gifts for each resident. We will continue to keep residents socially distanced during the parties. Schedule West Neighborhood: Eventide Villa: December 11 at 2pm Red Cedar Lodge: December 17 at 2pm […]
All our residents will enjoy a traditional Thanksgiving dinner on Thanksgiving Day. Menu: Roast Turkey Mashed Potatoes with Gravy Stuffing Green Bean Casserole Cranberry Sauce Fresh Baked Dinner Rolls Pumpkin Pie with Whipped Topping