Grace Point Place Memory Care

01/30/2026

Our memory care community is enjoying Activity Week- moving at our own pace, encouraging one another, and making meaningful memories along the way! Thank you to our amazing activity team.

01/20/2026

Many families caring for aging loved ones who served in the military are unaware that military service, particularly active duty, can increase the risk of dementia. They may also not realize that specialized care, benefits, and support services are available to help.

Below are key risk factors to understand, along with resources designed to better support veterans living with dementia and the families who care for them.
https://www.anthemmemorycare.com/blog/veterans-and-dementia-what-families-need-to-know

Many families with aging veterans are not aware of the connection between military service and an increased risk of dementia. They may also not realize that there are specialized medical care and support services available specifically for veterans living with dementia. Understanding both can make a...

01/19/2026

Today we pause to honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and his legacy of hope, justice, and unity. May we strive to live with compassion and work toward a better world for all.

01/12/2026

One of the biggest fears for families caring for someone with dementia is wandering, when a loved one impulsively leaves home by themselves and becomes lost. It is an issue many of us recognize from missing-person alerts and news reports.

While wandering is a concern year-round, it becomes especially dangerous in winter, when cold temperatures add serious health and safety risks. Here are some of those risks along with tips to help safeguard a loved one from wandering:
https://www.anthemmemorycare.com/blog/the-dangers-of-winter-wandering-preventative-tips-for-family-caregivers

01/05/2026

Family outings, whether it's dining out, trips to the park, shopping, or a movie, can be challenging for families wanting to include a loved one with dementia. The added worry that they will experience confusion or anxiety is understandable. However, with a little planning, these outings can be enjoyable for everyone. Here are a few tips to help make family time away from home more dementia-friendly.
https://www.anthemmemorycare.com/blog/creating-more-dementia-friendly-outings-tips-for-family-caregivers

Most families enjoy getting out of the house for a meal at their favorite restaurant, a picnic in the park, shopping at their local mall, taking in a movie, or any other outings. If you have a family member with dementia, however, those outings that were once so easy and fun can feel more challengin...

01/01/2026

Wishing you and your families a joyful, peaceful, and healthy year ahead. Happy New Year! 🌟

12/29/2025

A fresh new year is right around the corner, inviting reflection, anticipation, and renewed hope. If you are caring for a loved one with dementia, it can also be a time to reset expectations, focus on small wins, and prioritize self-care.

Here are seven practical New Year’s resolutions designed specifically to help ease caregiver stress, build resilience, and bring more balance and support in the year ahead.
https://www.anthemmemorycare.com/blog/a-fresh-start-seven-practical-caregiver-new-years-resolutions-you-can-keep

The anticipation of a fresh new year brings an opportunity for all of us to pause, reflect, and look ahead, with the hope of making each year better than the last. For family caregivers supporting loved ones with dementia, this time of year can also cause anxiety, often brought about by the awarenes...

12/25/2025

All of us wish you and your families a wonderful, meaningful, memorable, and Merry Christmas!

12/23/2025

Thank you to The Covenant Church of Christ in South Holland for making these shawls for us.

12/16/2025

We had a great family day making ornaments and enjoying holiday treats.

12/15/2025

The holiday season can be especially challenging if you are caring for a loved one with dementia. Balancing safety, emotional needs, and logistics on top of everyday responsibilities can feel overwhelming.

To help make it easier, we have selected five essential webinars, which you can access in the link below. They feature dementia experts, including gerontologist and author Dr. Tam Cummings. Each provides practical insights and tools on topics including understanding dementia behaviors, improving communication, and creating more meaningful, joyful holiday experiences for the whole family:
https://www.anthemmemorycare.com/blog/caring-through-the-holidays-five-essential-webinars-for-family-caregivers

With the holiday season in full swing, caregivers of family members living with dementia often find themselves juggling extra responsibilities, balancing their loved one’s safety, logistical planning, and emotional needs alongside their everyday family, work, and other commitments. If you’re car...

12/08/2025

The holidays can be stressful, especially for families caring for a loved one with dementia. Concerns about travel, disruption of routines, and noisy gatherings can turn the season into something to “get through” rather than enjoy.

If this sounds like your situation, we have some tips to help make the holidays calmer and more joyful for everyone in your family:
https://www.anthemmemorycare.com/blog/making-the-holidays-less-stressful-and-more-meaningful

The holidays always seem to come and go so quickly. One minute we’re sitting down to a Thanksgiving dinner and the next thing we know, we’re toasting the New Year. It often seems like more time is spent hustling back and forth and preparing for get-togethers than spending quality time connecting...