Most of us look forward to summer, as it brings with it warmer weather and the opportunity for picnics, vacations, family get-togethers, and maybe a few lazy summer afternoons spent with a good book. However, when a family member is challenged with a dementia, such as Alzheimer’s disease, decisions about how to spend summer vacations […]
A recent KSHB-TV segment about research conducted by the Stowers Institute includes a poignant spotlight on LuWayne Younghan, a Morningside Place Memory Care resident in Overland Park, Kansas and a Kansas City Art Institute graduate. Her paintings, along with her daughter, Cindy, help tell her amazing story. You can watch the full video here: […]
The feel and scent of soil brings back memories for residents, including 90-year old Carol Bitter who once won awards for her gardening skills. Carol was joined by other residents to grow and harvest vegetables. And now they’ve turned those vegetables into delicious recipes for their fellow residents! You can read the full story in […]
Those who care for a loved one with dementia will tell you how difficult it is to get the breathing room needed to take care of their own needs. Doctor and dentist visits are put on hold, coffee with friends is a rare event, and the mere idea of taking a vacation is off limits. […]
Willowbrook residents, staff and families found a unique (and fun) way to raise funds for the Alzheimer's Association...a pool tournament! The action-packed event included a "high stakes" game of pool, lots of other activities, and a silent auction. Everyone enjoyed the day and all money raised went to help fund research for Alzheimer's disease. The event was […]
Wearing caps and visors, the Morningside Walking Club sets out for one of their regular walks. These walks are healthy, invigorating, and fun! But the best walks are those that take them to the doors of Casey's on Metcalf Avenue to cool off with some ice cream. Local KSHB-TV caught up with the group recently, chatting […]
When family members walk through our doors, they are not just visiting their loved ones, but also the nursing assistants who care for them. That’s because these are the people who are closest to the residents. They know exactly what mom or dad needs at any given time. They know their life stories, their likes […]
Showing support for the Alzheimer's Association's Longest Day, Morningside residents, staff and families held a car wash fundraiser! Everyone had fun washing and polishing up the cars. Good clean work for a great cause. The event was covered by local KMBC TV. See the video below:
Residents, staff and families enjoyed a very special Father's Day event --- a vintage car show! It was a great turn-out and everyone delighted in checking out the cars. The event even sparked some special memories. It was covered in the local Press Enterprise. You can read the full story here.
Our Anthem Memory Care communities are actively involved in fundraisers to support Alzheimer's research. We believe that it is important for all of us to do our part to spread greater awareness and to encourage others to get involved. Our staff, residents, and families work together to design and plan events in which everyone can participate. That includes, not […]
To usher in summer, the residents and staff at Liberty Place Memory Care decided to have some fun and change up their bowling activity. Instead of using a bowling ball they used mini watermelons to knock down the pins. And it worked! It was lots of fun and a unique way to celebrate the first […]
Morningside Place recently held a Summer Fair to raise funds for the Alzheimer's Association. The event was full of fun for residents, staff, families and the local community. The event was covered by KSHB-TV:
It is the catch phrase of so many Alzheimer’s Association ads and articles: “The first survivor of Alzheimer’s disease is out there.” They are indeed. And we hope soon, because so many of us have lost a loved one to Alzheimer’s disease. Perhaps you are caring for a parent who has been recently diagnosed or […]
Did you know that each year thousands of individuals aged 60+ experience abuse? If you find yourself shaking your head, you are not alone. Many Americans simply have no idea as to the extent of elder abuse occurring on a day-to-day basis. That is why we acknowledge June 15th as World Elder Abuse Awareness Day. […]
An Indy 500-inspired remote-control car race was held between students from AERO Special Education Cooperative and Grace Point Place Memory Care residents. Several of the residents are lifetime racing fans. And some very special friendships have developed between the students and residents! The Reporter, a publication of Southwest Regional Publishing, covered the event, which you […]