Stories
Parenting Advice from Someone Who Has Been There
As I mentioned in a recent blog, some of my favorite memories at Arthur’s are from time spent around the dining room table talking, reminiscing, watching wildlife out the windows, and even asking for parenting advice for my own kids! These mealtime conversations happened twice a day some days during the four years that my family lived in…
Read MoreObservations from the Dining Room Table
Some of my favorite memories at Arthur’s Residential Memory Care are from time spent around the dining room table talking, reminiscing, watching the deer, playing “name that tune” or hang-man, and even asking for parenting advice for my own kids! Conversation can be challenging for clients with dementia, and they love it when family members join…
Read MoreI toured Arthur’s memory care and fell in love with the philosophy of care, the staff and the home.
Before I heard about Arthur’s Memory Care, my mother was in a large memory care facility which we chose for the “personalized care” they promised. It didn’t take long, however, to see that the resident-to-staff ratio of 8 residents, at minimum, for each care attendant made keeping track of the 30-35 memory care residents, much less…
Read MoreYou were able to look past dementia and saw Mom for the person she really was
We all long to be treated with dignity and respect. Clients with dementia and other disabilities share this deep need and often express it in compelling ways. This letter from an adult daughter of a client at Arthur’s Residential Care shares some heartfelt insight into this deep need for dignity and respect. Thank you so much for…
Read MoreCore Values at Work
Arthur’s core value statement, “human life is intrinsically valuable and worthy of dignity and respect,” plays a prominent role in Arthur’s staff training as well as in our marketing materials. It sounds good for a home that offers assisted living and memory care, right? But it’s only natural for assisted living and memory care clients…
Read MoreFeeding Feelings: How Food Transforms the Experience of Arthur’s Residents
We have all had the sort of day that seems to indicate that the universe has it out for us, that every stumble, misspoken word or forgotten coffee is meant to push us to give up on the day and retreat to our beds. For people struggling with Alzheimer’s or other dementia-related conditions, the difference…
Read MoreGlen Campbell’s Journey with Alzheimers
You may have heard that Glen Campbell, Country Music star from the 60’s and 70’s, has Alzheimer’s, and has a movie coming out this weekend about his journey. Here’s a link to the article and YouTube video of him singing his song “Not Gonna Miss You”. www.npr.org/2014/10/27/359314188/no-shame-glen-campbell-documentary-follows-singers-goodbye-tour
Read MoreAct on Alzheimer’s group in Roseville
Check out the KSTP News from last night! Arthur’s Residential Care supports a Memory Cafe at J. Arthur’s Coffee shop, and two of our members are featured in this interview by KSTP! Also, the Act on Alzheimer’s group in Roseville, of which we are members, is highlighted for its work in educating our community about…
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