Goods, goods everywhere: clothing, toys, games, books, magazines, appliances small and large, furniture, bedding, cars new and old, trucks, bicycles, tricycles, scooters, camping gear, boats, boat motors, fishing gear, sporting goods, old computers and printers,…
Where and how do you want to live as you grow older? Your answer may depend on your physical, mental and emotional needs. There is no magic bullet or time that will tell you when…
The GEMS model is part of the Positive Approach to Care Skills created by dementia expert Teepa Snow. The model shows that just as gemstones need different settings and care to shine, so do people.…
She began her career in a small country school in 1949 and taught for just a few years until she married. When her children got older, Anna Mae Witt became a school teacher in New…
If you are looking for helpful communication strategies and useful tools to add to your caregiving toolbox, look no further. A memory kit will help you spark a conversation, find an emotional connection, explore a…
The Face of Caring:Certified Nursing Assistant/Health Unit Coordinator Robin West at Cassia’s Cornerstone of Plymouth Certified Nursing Assistant/Health Unit Coordinator Robin West has been with Cornerstone Assisted Living and Memory Care for more than two…
Affordable housing is scarce in Eagle County, which translates into challenges for Castle Peak employees. Because they often have to drive long distances to work, we’ve partnered with Eagle County to find a solution. This…
Augustana Regent’s Resident Services Coordinator Amanda Hanson received the National Council on Family Relations’ Certified Family Life Educator (CFLE) designation in April, 2019. Hanson attended South Central College, where she completed her AAS in Community…
See this linked KARE-11 broadcast, and this linked Sun Sailor article showing how older adults with dementia are defying stereotypes and creating work that benefits our community. This past December, the chill air of winter…
As the number of people over the age of 75 multiplies, the likelihood increases that they will outlive their savings. Residents or clients who worked hard throughout their lives may have to cut down on…
