Dementia
Resident Spotlight: A North Woods Village Family Shares Their Story
Sally Sanders moved into North Woods Village in February 2020. I had first met Sally and her husband Ed, several years prior when they came to one of our caregiver…
Read MoreCaregiver loneliness makes dementia care more challenging
When you’re caring for an older adult with dementia, loneliness is a common feeling. It might feel like nobody else understands what you’re going through, even if you have a…
Read MoreNorth Woods Village in Mishawaka, IN, Wins Prestigious 2018 Assisted Living Community of the Year!
North Woods Village at Edison Lakes, the first assisted living memory care community in the greater Michiana area, was awarded the 2018 Assisted Living Community of the Year by the…
Read MoreImportant Things to Look for in a Memory Care Assisted Living Community
Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia are progressive in nature. Therefore, an individual’s symptoms will become more pronounced and increasingly evident over time. Although the disease can progress at…
Read MoreTips on Preventing Falls by Your Loved One with Dementia
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Read MoreFall Prevention Tips for Your Loved One with Dementia
If you are taking care of a loved one with Alzheimer’s disease or other form of dementia, it is important to remember that home safety is a top priority for…
Read MoreTips for Having a Successful Visit with a Loved One with Dementia
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Read MoreThe Keys to a Successful Visit with a Loved One with Dementia
For many people, the prospect of visiting a loved one with Alzheimer’s disease or other form of dementia can feel awkward and uncomfortable. Understandably, it is difficult to see the…
Read MoreCaregiver Tips: Beneficial Activities That Are Engaging and Stimulating for Your Loved One with Dementia
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Read MoreBeneficial Activities for Engaging Your Loved One with Dementia
A diagnosis of Alzheimer’s or other form of dementia for your loved one does not mean he/she can no longer enjoy the activities in life that he/she has always derived…
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