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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 often has visitors stop by to spend time with our residents. We make sure to have a wide variety of activities and…  View article»
February 14, 2019

Caring for Someone with Dementia

The Love of Family Caregivers: Strength, Devotion and Unique Perspectives  View article»
January 31, 2019

Emerald Crest: Voted Best Memory Care, Best Retirement Community, and Best Assisted Living!

Emerald Crest was recently voted “Best Memory Care” by the Sun Media readers in Wayzata and Minnetonka along with “Best Retireme…  View article»
January 21, 2019

Benefits of Moving to Memory Care

A Chaplain’s Perspective – The Benefits of Choosing Memory Care  View article»
December 17, 2018

Memory Loss and Discussing the Death of a Loved One

When someone has memory loss, how do we discuss death?  View article»
November 29, 2018

Holiday Survival Guide: Practical Tips for Family Caregivers

Though special, holiday celebrations with memory loss can be stressful  View article»

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I enrolled my wife in Emerald Crest in 2009 and it was one of the best moves I have ever made…they have made my goal of keeping her in a safe, comfortable and pleasing environment much easier

— Robert, husband of resident

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