09/27/2025
SILVERSTONE ON PACKARD
Hello to my Silverstone Families! ❤️
I just wanted to introduce myself, since we have so many new families joining our Silverstone family.
I'm Kelly Sherman, and I'm the Activity Director at Silverstone. I work Sunday(every, unless I take a vacation day) through Wednesday 40+ hours. On my off days, Thursday-Saturday, it is caregiver-led activities and usually family visits.
To give you some of my background, I went to UW-Oshkosh and have a Bachelors of Fine Art degree with emphasis in Ceramics, Fibers, & Drawing. I also have taken many health classes, as well. I took care of my mother with Alzheimer's full-time for 4 years, while raising my daughter, and dealing with my father's passing.
I was drawn to Silverstone because I have an empathy and compassion for the elderly living with dementia, and their families.
I went through the Caregiver courses, and started out as a caregiver at Silverstone on Schroth. While I was there I transitioned into Activity Director. I moved to the beautiful Silverstone on Packard facility when it opened, and I will continue as Activity Director here.
(I am not a caregiver now, only involved with activities and other misc. duties.)
I just want all the families to know, that I'm here not only for your loved one, but here for you, as well. I know what it's like to have a loved one go through the stages of dementia and how it can take it's toll on your families. I know tough decisions have to be made, and things can seem worse, before they get better. I just want you all to know that I'm here to listen, to give a shoulder to cry on, or whatever support you may need. Dementia isn't an easy road, but Silverstone is here for you every step of the way, and will help carry you through this journey. You are not alone.
I lead all activities with goofiness and laughter, and random singing.😂🎵 Laughter is truly the best medicine, along with a whole bunch of love and compassion, and it brings everyone together.❤️
I never force people to participate or do things they have no desire to do--that is their right. I encourage them, and try engaging with them in other ways. Sometimes they just need some 1:1 time and knowing that someone cares about them. We are a facility with varying degrees of dementia, and some residents with more severe symptoms may rarely participate, but they may be present. Besides physically doing an activity there are other ways to connect; like listening, engaging in laughter or conversations, a touch or hug, sharing a treat, encouraging words, promoting positivity and kindness, and most of all letting them know they are loved. These are things I do to bond with your loved ones as we grow together with our Silverstone Family, and go through the journey of life with Dementia.
I wish everyone the best, and I'm here for all of it!
I love my Silverstone Family.
❤️~Kelly
