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Effective Communication Strategies for Persons with Dementia
Early this spring we hosted an educational webinar on Effective Communication Strategies for Persons with Dementia. Maggie Cattell, Program Manager for the Alzheimer’s Association of Greater Indiana Chapter, was our guest speaker. We learned that communication is more than just talking and listening – it is also about sending and receiving messages through attitude, tone…
Read MoreRelief and Renewed Hope as North Woods Village Residents among the First Seniors to get the COVID-19 Vaccine
Relief and renewed hope is here at North Woods Village with the first Covid-19 Vaccine Clinic for residents and staff took place, January 18th and January 20th. North Woods Village partnered with Walgreens to bring the Covid-19 vaccinations on site for the residents and staff. The clinics at North Woods Village will be followed by…
Read MoreMonoclonal Antibody Therapy to Treat COVID-19: Now Available for Our Residents in the Comfort of their Home at North Woods Village
We are working hard 24/7 to keep all of our residents safe from COVID-19. However, for those residents who may contract the virus and get sick, we will now be able to provide, under Doctor’s orders, Monoclonal Antibody Therapy in the comfort of their home with us at North Woods Village via our partnership with…
Read MoreNorth Woods Village Residents and Staff to Receive Priority Access to the COVID-19 Vaccine
North Woods Village is proud to be among the first to offer our residents and staff priority access to the COVID-19 vaccine. As a licensed memory care assisted living community, we have been given the opportunity to partner with Walgreens to be able to offer our residents and staff access to this vaccine before other…
Read More10 Ways to Combat the Winter Blues
People with seasonal affective disorder (SAD), the clinical version of the winter blues, aren’t the only ones who struggle with the shorter days, colder weather, and the general blah of the winter months. Less sunlight can affect the circadian rhythm, the body’s biological clock that governs certain brain wave activity and hormone production. If you’re human,…
Read MoreHow to Put On and Take Off a Face Mask
How to Put On and Remove a Face Mask Disposable face masks should be used once and then thrown in the trash. You should also remove and replace masks when they become moist. How to Put On a Face Mask 1. Clean your hands with soap and water or hand sanitizer before touching the mask. …
Read MoreKeeping our Residents and Team Members Safe – New North Woods Village Community Enhancements
A lot has changed in our communities during 2020 as we navigate through this global pandemic, including our approach to safe and healthy environments. We have already modified our daily life and operations to support social distancing, increased handwashing, and sanitization of high touch surface areas. We have obtained a lot more PPE than we…
Read MoreWhen to Consider a Memory Care Assisted Living Community?
Making the decision to move a family member into a memory care community can bring feelings of guilt, doubt, and anxiety. You may ask yourself, will my loved one be safe? Will they be well taken care of? Will they feel lost or abandoned? This is a natural part of the process of transitioning someone…
Read MoreBringing Hope to Those Feeling Hopeless
It has been said that just being there for someone can bring hope to what might seem like an otherwise hopeless situation. Caregivers of loved ones afflicted with Alzheimer’s or dementia can truly relate to this feeling as they often feel isolated, stressed, and completely alone. It wasn’t that long ago that families had limited…
Read MoreWe Are Still Here to Help!
Deciding to move a loved one with Alzheimer’s or dementia is always a difficult decision but given the uncertainty of today’s environment, it is even more daunting. We want you to know that if you do need help, North Woods Village is ready and prepared to provide exceptional care for your loved one during this…
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