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Animals of all kinds have become increasingly common in the treatment of individuals with dementia related disorders. Animal-assisted therapy or zoo therapy has been used in the care of adults and elderly people for years. We see verification of this approach when we see how our residents are excited to see and interact with animals…

Driving after diagnosis with dementia seems dangerous but it happens frequently. Our recent community education event, Driving and Dementia, presented by Dr. Christina Stemmler and Charles Backs, Esq., Elder Law Attorney, talked about people driving when diagnosed with dementia during this casual but informative presentation. Dr. Stemler explained the various testing that she performs to…

(Kalamazoo, MI) North Woods Village of Kalamazoo is excited to announce Debra Murrey has joined the Memory Care Specialist Team as Executive Director. Debra is a seasoned memory care Executive Director bringing over 20 plus years of leadership and healthcare experience to our new community. She is a true blessing for our community, staff, residents…

Michiana’s first assisted living memory care community, North Woods Village at Edison Lakes, has been recognized as the Best Assisted Living Community by the Goshen News. Locally owned and operated, North Woods Village Memory Care was the first community in the area purposefully designed and built to serve persons suffering from memory impairment and their…

Take a look at the Insight Interview by our Inverness Lakes team, featuring our Executive Chef, Scott Tomkinson and Director of Health and Wellness Eric LeCount as they talk about the new and great things happening in our Fort Wayne memory care community.

We invite you to join us for our Grand Opening Celebration. Take a tour of our state-of-the-art community and discover how our unique neighborhood concept and specially trained team members elevate the quality and personalization of the care we provide. RSVP Today!

Corie Shireman has joined the Memory Care Specialist Team at North Woods Village of Kalamazoo as the Director of Life Enrichment. Ms. Shireman has been involved in senior healthcare for over 25 years and brings a wide array of knowledge and experience in the field of Alzheimer’s and Dementia care. Her passion for helping others…

Lyndsey Ritchie  has joined the Memory Care Specialist Team at North Woods Village Memory Care located at 6203 Stadium Drive in Kalamazoo. Lyndsey was born and raised in Kalamazoo Michigan. She has an associate degree in fine arts from Grand Rapids Community College as well as, a Culinary Arts Degree from Secchia Institute for Culinary Education…

Southwest Michigan First celebrates the opening of North Woods Village Kalamazoo’s Welcome Center during a special ribbon cutting event on Oct 31, 2018. With our permanent location under construction, we are excited to have a Welcome Center directly across the street in the Orchard Place Plaza located at 6180 Stadium Drive. Please stop by and…