For many of you this Thanksgiving may be the first time you’ve been able to get together with family and friends. Now that’s something to be thankful for! However, for those of you are caring for a loved one who has been diagnosed with dementia, these are truly trying times. Even more so with the […]
Those of you caring for an aging family member know that one of the things you need the most is access to resources. Family members often feel isolated and can benefit from professional insights and information to help navigate the day-to-day challenges and learn the right course of action to take at any given time. […]
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 […]
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 […]
Oak Lawn Mayor, Terry Vorderer, and Oak Lawn Parks Commissioner, Major Dan Johnson, an active-duty Army officer, led a very special Veterans Day celebration which included the presentation of a flag to Grace Point Place. Both are members of the Oak Lawn Elks Veteran of Foreign Wars Lodge 2254. The ten veterans at the community […]
A special pre-Veterans Day event brought a group of local middle school students to Chisholm Place where they took to the concrete walkways outside to express their appreciation for our veterans. It was a co-sponsored event, the purpose of which is to educate young people as to the importance of Veteran’s Day and to bring […]
Have you ever taken a late afternoon nap and awakened to a shadowy, darkening room? If so, you’ve probably experienced that brief feeling of mild disorientation, which you quickly shake off as you adjust to the transition from daytime to evening. For an individual who struggles with dementia, however, shaking off that feeling and moving […]
Students from Hinsdale High School visited residents of Harvester Place Memory Care in Burr Ridge, Illinois to engage in a truly worthwhile cause: making blankets for patients of Amita Health Adventist Medical Center in Hinsdale. The project was part of the school’s “Day of Service”, an event that was enjoyed by all, especially residents as they […]
For most of us, Halloween is a lot of fun and an evening we all look forward to. Children ringing the doorbell and shouting “Trick or treat” with crazy costumes and masks are part of our culture and we are all too willing to bring out the basket of candy over and over again. But […]
Nothing is more exciting for our memory care residents than visits from young people. Whether they are from a local school, youth organization or family members, they never fail to bring smiles and laughter to everyone. Recently, residents of Emerald Place Memory Care in Glenview, Illinois were treated to a visit from the local Northfield […]
Porter Place Memory Care residents and the local Brownie troop #65143 got together recently for a pin “SWAP”. What is SWAP? If you’ve ever been a Brownie you know: “Special Watchamacallits Affectionately Pinned Somewhere”. The event sparked memories for the residents and some staff members as well. SWAP was covered in the local Village View […]
Recently, the television series, 60 Minutes, had a wonderful and poignant segment featuring Tony Bennett who, at 95, has been living with Alzheimer’s disease for several years. While Tony couldn’t recall the fact that he had shared the stage in a recent concert with Lady Gaga, he could recall all the words to several of […]
One of the most challenging interactions with aging parents is broaching the subject of finances. They typically resist sharing that side of their lives and, frankly, would prefer not to be asked at all! And yet, as your parents grow older, the truth is that they will be needing more help to handle bills, banking and […]
Wouldn’t it be great if every city, town and village was committed to improving the lives of individuals living with dementia? Porter Place Memory Care has been actively involved in the greater community for several years now. So helping the Village of Tinley Park work towards a “Dementia Friendly” designation was a natural extension of […]
Tinley Park Teams with Porter Place Memory Care to Achieve “Dementia Friendly” Designation Recently the town of Tinley Park, Illinois, with the help of Porter Place Memory Care, was designated a “dementia friendly” community. It is part of the Dementia Friendly America initiative to encourage communities throughout the U.S. to support citizens living with dementia, as […]