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Announcing PrimeFit Wellness

Sep 27

A Whole New Approach to Holistic Wellness If there’s anything we have learned from the past year, it’s that health matters, both on a personal and global scale. As the world paused, routines were upended, and we learned to live with a new normal, we were also given the opportunity to evaluate our lifestyles and…

Benefits of Art Therapy for Seniors

Jun 28

Art therapy began as a distinct form of psychotherapy in the 1940s and has been growing in popularity ever since. A way for people of all ages to process emotions and gain personal growth while growing in self-understanding and processing emotional change, art therapy is a great way for seniors to cope with grief, loss,…

Free Guide to Senior Housing

Dec 12

Making the decision to move an aging parent into senior living begins with many questions. From realizing that it’s time to move to know your parent is ready and starting that conversation with them, the journey is fraught with emotional and important decisions. When should you begin talking to your parents about moving to a…

MacKenzie Place – Fort Collins Hosts Ping Pong Tournament

Mar 11 Our Communities

The staff and residents at MacKenzie Place – Fort Collins independent living, assisted living, and memory care community had a blast celebrating Fitness Frenzy in February! February Fitness Frenzy is an annual challenge across all Leisure Care communities. Staff and residents raise money by being active for at least 30 minutes per day and have...

The Village at Mill Landing Partners with Dementia Caregivers

Mar 8 Our Communities

The Village at Mill Landing is proud to partner with the Alzheimer’s Association to offer three unique workshops for dementia caregivers. The free workshops will be held on Wednesday evenings through the spring and will explore what we know about dementia, how to cope with difficult dementia behaviors and communication strategies as dementia progresses. We...

Celebrating a Lifetime of Love at Treeo Orem

Mar 6 Our Communities

At Treeo Orem we know our residents have incredible life stories and we love to celebrate them! Treeo Orem resident Marvin Hardy spent 30 years as a pioneer in the balloon art industry. Marvin is credited with inventing the long, tubular balloon that is so popular with balloon artists and entertainers today. He traveled the world with...

Five Star Concierge Service at Van Mall

Mar 4 Our Communities

“Too often we underestimate the power of a touch, a smile, a kind word, a listening ear, an honest compliment, or the smallest act of caring, all of which have the potential to turn a life around.” – Leo Buscaglia At Van Mall, we actively choose to celebrate the little things and we don’t underestimate...

Valentine’s Day at Canfield Place

Mar 1 Our Communities

The fun never ends at Canfield Place! We believe that special events, like Valentine’s Day, deserve to be celebrated with friends and residents. This year, our residents enjoyed making Valentine’s Day cards and crafts with a local Girl Scout Troupe followed by an evening of champagne and chocolate tasting. Learn more about how Canfield Place...

Person-Centered Memory Care

Feb 28 Alzheimer's & Dementia

Many memory care communities boast a “person-centered” approach to care. But, what does that mean? What does that look like in the everyday care of a person with dementia? Person-centered care is all about the person living with the disease, and not the disease itself. Focusing on personal preferences, life history, routines, and other individual...

Caregiver Education at The Village at Mill Landing

Feb 27 Our Communities

The Village at Mill Landing assisted living and memory care offers a wide range of senior care services, including memory care for seniors living with Alzheimer’s disease or a related form of dementia. Knowing that this is a stressful time for residents and their families, we are here to come alongside you as a trusted...

Is Sanfilippo Syndrome Childhood Alzheimer’s?

Feb 25 Alzheimer's & Dementia

Sanfilippo Syndrome is a rare genetic condition that causes fatal brain damage. Because its symptoms are so similar to Alzheimer’s, many call Sanfilippo Syndrome “childhood Alzheimer’.” While the symptoms are similar, the underlying causes are different with both fatal diseases leading to dementia. Learn more about this devastating condition and its relationship to Alzheimer’s disease....

10 Ways to Know it’s Time to Move to Memory Care

Feb 22 Alzheimer's & Dementia

Alzheimer’s and related forms of dementia are progressive conditions that worsen over time. In the early stages of dementia your loved one can still be independent but as the disease progresses, your loved one will require full-time care. How do you know when it’s time to move a loved one to memory care? When is...

Daily Care Plans for Dementia

Feb 19 Alzheimer's & Dementia

When it comes to dementia caregiving, there is no one-size-fits-all approach. Because each person is unique, the disease affects each person and their caregivers in different ways. Some days seem to fly by and you are so busy but you feel like you get nothing done. Other days drag and you worry about your loved...