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September 13, 2019

Tailoring Memory Care for Changing Needs

How care for those with dementia is uniquely personalized and carefully designed  View article»
August 26, 2019

Visiting Someone with Memory Loss? Bring Children!

Visits to memory care with children can be beneficial and enjoyable for all  View article»
July 18, 2019

Family Visits to Memory Care: Easy or Difficult?

Is visiting a loved one easy or hard? It may depend on sharing the experience.  View article»
June 21, 2019

Visits Away from Dementia Care Facilities

How Families and Loved Ones Cope with Travel and Away Visits  View article»
June 5, 2019

Memory Cafés

Not your typical café, a Memory Café menu features exercises for the body and brain, helpful resources and an opportunity to sha…  View article»
May 17, 2019

Choosing Joy When Visiting Loved Ones with Dementia

If we approach visits with joy and openness, we may receive surprising blessings.  View article»
April 30, 2019

Dementia Friends

Launched in 2009 with a mission to better support individuals with Alzheimer’s disease and their families, the ACT on Alzheimer’…  View article»
April 19, 2019

Does Dementia Change Personality?

How situations and perceptions may affect those with dementia  View article»
March 22, 2019

How Dementia Affects Conversation and Relationship

Dementia can create differences in the way we connect with others, and the ways in which those with memory loss perceive themsel…  View article»
February 28, 2019

Pet Therapy and Seniors

Emerald Crest by Augustana Care often has visitors stop by to spend time with our residents. We make sure to have a wide variety…  View article»

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I will never forget the time we returned our mother to Emerald Crest after a day of shopping. My mother wanted to stay out longer but just couldn't. We all felt sad taking her back. When we entered,  immediately two nurse's assistants enveloped my mom in a huge hug. Her face immediately had a smile and off she was to stay and talk to these beautiful assistants. My mother truly feels the wonderful love of these dedicated workers.

— Theresa, daughter of resident

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