Blog
September 17, 2018
Coping When a Loved One Has Dementia
Managing Pain and Loss in Dementia-Affected Relationships and Marriages
Having a loved one with dementia hurts. There is pain e… View article»
August 30, 2018
Memory Kits
In Minnesota, more than 100,000 people are living with dementia and thousands more experience memory loss to a point that it c… View article»
August 13, 2018
Sympathy for the Symptoms of Dementia
Has this ever happened to you?
So, I had a heck of a time the other night. Just wrapped up for the evening at Emerald Crest, lo… View article»
July 31, 2018
Make an Informed Decision: Assisted Living or Memory Care
One of the toughest decisions families have to make when faced with a loved one who can no longer live independently at home is … View article»
June 26, 2018
Joyful Noise to the Lord
Pet Peeves, Memory Care, and Making Time for Worship View article»
May 30, 2018
Understanding the Importance of Structured Activity for Those in Memory Care
When choosing a memory care community for your loved one, you’ll want to ask questions about how people spend their time, how ac… View article»
May 14, 2018
Emerald Crest Worship
I am new at Emerald Crest, having been serving as chaplain and campus pastor since early April. A primary function of my work is… View article»
April 27, 2018
Creating a Dementia Friendly Community
With over 5 million Americans living with Alzheimer’s disease, the volunteer driven ACT on Alzheimer’s understands the need for … View article»
March 26, 2018
Dementia’s Evolution: Negative and Positive Changes are Possible
It can be surprising that features of memory loss may include anger, agitation and peace, calm
There is a broad assumption that… View article»
March 20, 2018
Support Groups Make a Crucial Difference in the Quality of Caregivers’ Lives
They are our neighbors, friends, siblings and co-workers, thrust into caregiving roles with little notice or preparation. Their … View article»
