Posts by The Arthur's Team
October Highlights
What did the month of October bring for you and your family? Apple orchards? Warm cider? Trick-or-treaters? Perhaps a lot of raking!? Over at the Arthur’s Residential Care homes on Emmert and Alta Vista, we enjoyed a sing-along with Don, baking homemade cookies, and many other fond, lighthearted moments. The times that stand out to…
Read MoreFeatured Recipe: Creamy Turmeric Tea
Turmeric is a powerful spice with many health benefits and is used in the treatment and prevention of Alzheimer’s. Looking for a delicious way to incorporate more turmeric into your diet? Try out this month’s featured recipe, Creamy Turmeric Tea. It’s perfect for a cold, windy autumn day! Creamy Turmeric Tea 1 cup coconut milk or real…
Read MoreMinnesota Memory Project
The Alzheimer’s Research Center is running a research project called the Minnesota Memory Project and they are looking for volunteers! The Minnesota Memory Project has three main goals to collect information: On memory changes associated with aging in the presence and absence of brain disease. From caregivers about the health effects related to caring for individuals…
Read MoreFeatured Recipe: Basic Curry Sauce
In an effort to promote the health benefits of turmeric, we would love to share the recipe that was featured at a recent J. Arthur’s Memory Cafe meeting. Enjoy! Basic Curry Sauce with Chicken, Beef or Turkey 2 tablespoons coconut oil (or butter) 1 medium onion, finely chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced 2 tablespoons lemon…
Read MoreArthur’s Ice Cream Social
“I scream, you scream, we all scream for ice cream!” Last Thursday night was the perfect evening for an end-of-summer ice cream social! The Arthur’s residents, friends, and families gathered outside under tents for some fun. The staff served 4 different kinds of ice cream with a buffet of 16 different toppings: hot fudge,…
Read MoreMelodies & Memories
Do you enjoy the pure, harmonious sound of a live quartet? Participants at the J. Arthur’s Memory Cafe meeting sat back and enjoyed the rich sound of the Arthur’s Residential Care Quartet on Wednesday, August 22nd. Vocalists (from right) Jim Nelson, Kristin Fuemmeler, Sarah Hawks, and Charlie Meyerson accompanied by pianist Dorothy Nelson pleased the crowd…
Read MoreFrom Research to Recipes!
Coming Soon! The Arthur’s community has been busy learning how the spice turmeric can aid with memory loss. We will publish our research articles along with fantastic recipes so you can incorporate this incredible spice into your diet at home.
Read MoreHen House
Both of our homes at Arthur’s Residential Care frequently entertain some four-legged visitors — squirrels on the deck, deer out in the backyard, even dogs in the living room. As you can tell, though, our homes also see their fair share of poultry, too! Two little white hens stopped by one morning and made themselves…
Read More4th of July
For this year’s Independence Day, both of our homes gathered together with family and friends to celebrate! It was a beautiful day and the summer heat kept almost everyone indoors sipping lemonade slushies and rootbeer. We had an excellent turnout of about 30 people and enjoyed great conversations all afternoon. We had a classic, all-American menu:…
Read MoreA Friendly Visitor
Birdie, the unofficial mascot of Arthur’s Residential Care, is a gentle, cuddly Maltese who loves visiting with our residents. A couple of weeks ago, she enjoyed the view from the dining room table at our Shoreview home while getting a steady, and very welcomed, outpouring of attention from Kevin. It’s too bad for Birdie her…
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