Greenridge Place Memory Care

12/14/2025

Let’s go Broncos!!! 🧡💙

12/13/2025

Doing someone’s hair is an art form. We decided it would be fun to teach a couple of our residents the new and upcoming hair styles, as well as let them practice familiar twists and braids. 🎀

12/11/2025

We practiced painting on a unique medium. We painted trees on slices of tree! It was a really fun activity and you can really see everyone’s creativity in their pieces🪾🎨

12/08/2025

It’s really getting chilly outside!! ❄️ we dealt with the cold by putting together tie-blankets. This is a great activity for those who had experience working with fabrics but may not do well with needles any more. We took some of the extra fleece and made halos and bonnets!😇

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...

12/01/2025

The holidays are full of joy, family, friends, celebrations ... and not-the-healthiest food. For people living with dementia, what’s on the plate matters even more. Too much sugar, salt, or unhealthy fats can affect cognition, energy, and mood. Combined with holiday hustle, this can lead to confusion, lethargy, and anxiety.

A healthier season starts with mindful nutrition. Here are some nutritious (and delicious) food recommendations family caregivers can use as a guide over the holidays:
https://www.anthemmemorycare.com/blog/delicious-brain-healthy-meals-for-the-holidays-yes-its-possible

While the holidays are known for family gatherings and celebrations, one thing they are not generally associated with is healthy dining. Between the rich sauces and sweet desserts, the holidays can be challenging for anyone attempting to maintain a healthy diet. Maybe that’s why so many New Year.....

11/27/2025

Wishing you and your families a wonderful Thanksgiving Day. May your day bring smiles, connection, and many moments joy!

11/24/2025

If you’ve ever known a nurse, you’ve probably witnessed their dedication, compassion, and unwavering commitment to others.

In memory care, nurses play an especially vital role, delivering care that supports the whole person and respects their dignity during some of life’s most vulnerable moments.

Here are just some of the many ways nurses are making a difference in memory care every day:

https://www.anthemmemorycare.com/blog/focus-on-nurses-providing-comfort-connection-and-care

Have you ever had the privilege of knowing a nurse? If so, you’ve likely witnessed their remarkable dedication, selflessness, and unwavering commitment to helping others in every possible way. Nurses occupy a unique and vital role in memory care. In addition to providing expert care, they serve as...

11/17/2025

Caring for a loved one with dementia often requires adjusting communication strategies as conversations that were once free flowing and natural become more challenging. While it can be difficult to make these adjustments, they are crucial to maintaining meaningful dialogue and preserving dignity.

Here are three key strategies for family caregivers to help improve communication:
https://www.anthemmemorycare.com/blog/communicating-with-care-3-key-tips-for-family-caregivers

If you are caring for a loved one with dementia, it may feel at times as though you are struggling to learn an entirely new language just to get a simple point across or keep them connected. That familiar rhythm of conversation that once came so easily is becoming less effective and, frankly, more f...

11/17/2025

We made fall wreaths! Flowers are always something that our residents really enjoy🌼

11/15/2025

The best part about fall? Definitely the beautiful fallen leaves. We took both real and fake leaves and turned them into beautiful artwork. If you have not tried leaf rubbing, you definitely should, it’s a blast!🍂

11/13/2025

You thought we were done with pumpkins?? Of course not! Here is some easy and fun fall themed wood painting we did! 🧡