Willowbrook Place Memory Care

09/27/2025

We brought a little bit of Bavaria to our community this week—Oktoberfest style! Our residents tapped their toes to live polka music, raised a toast with non-alcoholic beer, and enjoyed some pretzels. It was WUNDERBAR! 🍻 🥨

09/25/2025

We’re welcoming the cooler temps with open arms—and full glasses! 🥂 The weather has finally cooled down enough for us to enjoy a relaxing glass of wine outdoors, surrounded by fresh air, good company, and beautiful views.

09/24/2025

Falls are one of the most challenging—and often frightening—concerns for families supporting a loved one living with dementia.

Join nationally recognized gerontologist Dr. Tam Cummings, PhD as she shares expert insight on:
✨ Why balance matters and why falls happen
✨ How dementia affects movement and stability
✨ Practical strategies to reduce risks and bring peace of mind

📅 Wednesday, October 15th
🕕 5:00 – 6:30 PM

This is an empowering opportunity to learn, ask questions, and gain confidence in your caregiving journey.

➡️ Register now by scanning the QR code or clicking on 4fc4ec37-dddb-44e4-84c9-07a5a9b1efd0@22190dc0-dae4-47ab-a5ea-7abf4bcfd001" rel="ugc" target="_blank">https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/4fc4ec37-dddb-44e4-84c9-07a5a9b1efd0@22190dc0-dae4-47ab-a5ea-7abf4bcfd001

At Anthem Memory Care, we are committed to supporting families every step of the way. 💙

09/22/2025

Managing medications is challenging at any age, especially when it involves different pills taken at different times, which requires real focus. For someone with dementia, the risk grows even greater as tracking multiple prescriptions becomes harder. Even a small mistake can pose serious health dangers.

We have some insights and tips to support family caregivers in streamlining and safeguarding medication management for a loved one living with dementia.
https://www.anthemmemorycare.com/blog/dementia-and-medications-management-keeping-it-safe-and-simple

As an individual ages, managing medications can become tedious and confusing. Some pills must be taken multiple times a day, others once daily or even weekly. Staying organized and avoiding missed or mixed doses requires real focus. Now imagine the challenge of organizing multiple medications for so...

09/20/2025

This weekend, our incredible residents and dedicated staff laced up their shoes and joined hearts at our own mini Walk to End Alzheimer’s. Every step we took was in honor of those we care for every day—and in memory of those we’ve loved and lost.

Walking side by side, we were reminded that we are not alone. We walk with hope, with strength, and with determination to be part of the change. 💪💜

09/19/2025

✨ Clarity is Kindness: What We May Be Doing Wrong in Caregiving ✨

Caregiving for someone on a dementia journey is an act of deep love. Yet sometimes, what feels natural may not fully meet our loved one where they are.

In this week’s webinar, we take an honest look at familiar caregiving habits—why they happen, and how we can shift them to bring more comfort, dignity, and connection. ❤️

This program may challenge assumptions, and that’s by design. Growth in caregiving comes when we reflect, learn, and lean into kindness with clarity.

🎥 Watch here: https://youtu.be/V5LPKVfnqDw?si=siTe5mBnrADEJkp-

Caregiving in dementia support is often led by love—and sometimes, that love leans on instinct more than insight. Clarity is Kindness invites families and ca...

09/18/2025

All aboard! We had a truly special visit this week! One of our wonderful family members brought in her train set and spent the afternoon sharing the fun with our residents.

These moments of connection mean the world to us — thank you to our amazing families who make our community feel more like home every day. 🚂

09/16/2025

In honor of National Felt Hat Day yesterday, we tried on a bunch of different styles. Which one is your favorite? 🧢👒🎩

09/15/2025

Families often strive to include loved ones with dementia in visits and gatherings, recognizing the value for that person’s cognitive and emotional health. What’s less apparent, but equally powerful, are the benefits for the rest of the family.

At all of our Anthem communities we witness it daily: shared smiles, laughter, and stronger bonds that uplift everyone involved. Here’s how spending time with a loved one living with dementia can enrich your entire family:
https://www.anthemmemorycare.com/blog/dementia-and-family-interactions-the-benefits-go-both-ways

Families with loved ones living with dementia often find themselves struggling to find a meaningful path forward that doesn’t isolate their loved one from the family dynamics. They work to include their loved one in family visits and events, knowing that it is beneficial to their loved one’s cog...

09/15/2025

Don't forget to register! 49f19174-9a13-49c5-a3eb-f361e7d7fa08@22190dc0-dae4-47ab-a5ea-7abf4bcfd001" rel="ugc" target="_blank">https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/49f19174-9a13-49c5-a3eb-f361e7d7fa08@22190dc0-dae4-47ab-a5ea-7abf4bcfd001

💙 Clarity is Kindness: An Honest Conversation on Dementia Caregiving 💙

Caregiving in dementia support is often led by love—but sometimes instinct can get in the way of insight. This program invites families and care partners to gently reflect on patterns that may feel natural, but don’t always serve our loved ones where they are in their journey.

✨ Together we’ll explore:

✔ Why some “common sense” approaches may unintentionally cause distress
✔ How humility and curiosity can lead to more compassionate choices
✔ Real family stories that inspired this eye-opening conversation

If you’ve ever thought, “I was only trying to help,” this session is for you.

This is not about blame—it’s about love, understanding, and becoming the kind of care partners we aspire to be. Because when we know better, we love better. 💜

Register here 49f19174-9a13-49c5-a3eb-f361e7d7fa08@22190dc0-dae4-47ab-a5ea-7abf4bcfd001" rel="ugc" target="_blank">https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/49f19174-9a13-49c5-a3eb-f361e7d7fa08@22190dc0-dae4-47ab-a5ea-7abf4bcfd001

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09/12/2025

🧹 Shoutout to Jerry! Every day, he grabs a broom and sweeps the patio—totally unprompted—just because he loves helping out.

09/12/2025

What better way to use up brown bananas than by making banana muffins? YUM!! 🍌