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Understanding Resistance with Compassion Instead of Conflict One of the most difficult situations families face is watching a loved one struggle while insisting, “I’m fine.” Whether it’s forgetting medications, falling…

One phrase memory care professionals hear repeatedly from families is: “I wish we had done this sooner.” Rarely do families say they moved a loved one into memory care too…

Few moments are more difficult for adult children than hearing a parent say: “I don’t need help.” “I’m not leaving my home.” “You’re trying to take away my independence.” These…

When a loved one begins experiencing the effects of Alzheimer’s disease or another form of dementia, families often expect the challenges to come from the disease itself. What many don’t…

Few situations create more family stress than trying to make important decisions for a parent living with Alzheimer’s disease or another form of dementia. Adult children often find themselves asking…

When a parent begins showing signs that they need memory care, families often find themselves facing one of the most emotional and challenging decisions of their lives. For many families,…

By: Rick Garlick, Community Relations Director at North Woods Village of Kalamazoo I used to call my mother every Friday afternoon and ask her to preheat the oven. I would…

At North Woods Village at Edison Lakes, Alzheimer’s and dementia are not abstract causes—they are deeply personal. Every resident we serve and every family we support strengthens our unwavering commitment…

North Woods Village at Edison Lakes is honored to announce that it has been voted the 2025 South Bend Tribune Community Choice Award Winner for Best Memory Care. This recognition…