If you want to know how much our residents and staff love the holidays, just walk inside the doors of any of our communities and you’ll feel the joy. To be honest, we’re not sure which we enjoy most, the preparations, the visits from schoolchildren and families, or the actual holiday itself. We just love it all.
For individuals living with dementia, the holidays have special meaning. Like all of us, they too cherish the familiar joys of engaging in seasonal traditions. Many of our residents find themselves reminiscing about earlier days spent trimming the Christmas tree, or lighting the candles on the menorah, or the hustle and bustle of shopping for toys for the kids. And we love hearing their stories.
This is a special time of the year when we come together to celebrate the season and each other. In that spirit we’d like to share some of the many holiday activities our residents and staff have enjoyed … so far!
Residents of Cascade Creek Memory Care in Rochester, Minnesota made Angel Cards with handwritten notes to distribute to individuals who are alone during the holidays.
This resident of Harvester Place Memory Care in Burr Ridge, Illinois picks out fun gift items to be distributed as part of their annual Toy Drive.
Putting the final touches on the gorgeous Christmas tree at Vineyard Place Memory Care in Murietta, California.
This resident of Franklin Place Memory Care helps deliver food items to the Milwaukee Hunger Task Force for distribution to underserved members of the greater community.
Local students from St. James Elementary School visited Chelsea Place Memory Care in Aurora, Colorado to sing carols and bring joy to residents and staff.
How are you celebrating the season with your family? If you have a loved one with dementia, there may be many activities in which you can include them. Gathering with family and friends is a big part of the season.
Before you know it, the holidays will be over. Make sure you take some time to relax and enjoy them. And feel free to visit any of our Anthem Memory Care communities. You are always welcome here!
(Our lovely header image shows residents of Morningside Place Memory Care in Overland Park, Kansas getting into the holiday spirit!)