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November 21, 2017
Is Being Home for the Holidays Not as Nostalgic as You Remember?
As the holidays approach, we find ourselves looking forward to celebrating with those we love. For many, the holidays are a time… View article»
October 17, 2017
Growing Support Groups: Learning Together, Helping Each Other
Emerald Crest offers support groups for dementia caregivers on the second Tuesday of each month
In the late 1960s, my father, P… View article»
September 5, 2017
Starting Out With Memory Care Placement
How Spiritual Care Supports Families in Transition at Augustana Emerald Crest
“Your head tells you it’s the right thing to do, … View article»
July 20, 2017
The Memory Care Community Difference
The other day I took my son for an appointment at a small neighborhood clinic. When we left, I remarked to him about the warm, f… View article»
May 29, 2017
Memory Care Experiences: A Gift of Faith
As a chaplain in Memory Care, I wear my clerical collar every day. It helps trigger memories of my role as pastor to many of my… View article»
May 1, 2017
Free Memory Care Consultations
One of the toughest decisions families have to make is deciding between assisted living or memory care for their loved one. Call… View article»
April 24, 2017
Tranquility and Occupation
Memory Care at Emerald Crest: Tranquility and Occupation, understanding the benefits of OT in observance of Occupational Therapy… View article»
December 27, 2016
Christmas at Emerald Crest
Celebrating Christmas at Emerald Crest: how loved ones receive the spiritual facet of memory care at Emerald Crest, by Lette Gam… View article»
December 16, 2016
Assisted Living Can Give You More Independence
We often hear people say “I wish we’d moved in earlier” or “I wish my mom or dad had moved here years ago!” We’re not surprise… View article»
