What does a day look like for your loved one? Routines give us a sense of control over our lives and are especially critical for those who are largely homebound or who have dementia. Whether you are a caregiver yourself or directing those who do the daily caring, it is important … [Read more...] about Creating a Good Day
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Renew Your Spirits With A Road Trip to The Wisteria Tree House
A place you didn't realize you should go.Ahhhh, do you feel it? That sense of rebirth and hope; the inkling to embrace something new. In the spring, that feeling is everywhere if we take time to notice. As the world around us begins to renew itself, what a great time for us to do … [Read more...] about Renew Your Spirits With A Road Trip to The Wisteria Tree House
Light the Grill
Ready to cook outside?This warmer weather just begs for the doors to be opened and the grills to be lit. To get you inspired, we tried a little of everything — and found that no matter what we threw on the grill, it ramped up the flavor to create an easy meal full of spring … [Read more...] about Light the Grill
Joanne Berryman: What I Know Now
Renewal? Retirement? Can one experience both? Let’s ask Joanne Berryman. She retired in 2019 after serving as provost of Spalding University. And yet…for Joanne, retirement turned into renewal and gives her the chance to continue putting her leadership skills to good use as … [Read more...] about Joanne Berryman: What I Know Now
When Mom Moves In – One couple’s experience of living with dementia.
“Mom needs to move in with us.” Despite being a relatively intelligent person, and despite having experienced my own grandfather’s dementia as he aged more than a decade earlier, I had no idea how much that sentence would completely change my life in a myriad of ways. On the day … [Read more...] about When Mom Moves In – One couple’s experience of living with dementia.