Cultivating Self-Compassion and Emotional Well-Being North Woods Village is excited to start 2021 off fresh by redefining health with new enthusiasm! Laura Eck, Health & Wellness Coach/RN, discusses how to cultivate self-compassion and emotional well-being. This is a timely topic as we say goodbye to the tumult year 2020 brought us and set ourselves up for success in 2021. This is a webinar you won’t want to miss! Please join us from the comfort of your own home for this…

You DONUT know how excited we are to introduce our new Executive Director, Deejra Lee! Join us for a safe Sweet Treat Drive-Thru Breakfast at North Woods Village of Edison Lakes and help us welcome the newest member of our family. All guests will also be entered to win a gift basket containing over $100 of goodies. RSVP to 574-247-1866.. Even if you can’t make it, we’d still love to connect. Our Community Features: • Safe & Secure community, specifically…

  Veteran’s Aid and Attendance Benefits   Presented by: Emily Schwartz, President Veterans Financial, Inc.   Did you know that the Veteran’s Administration helps to cover the cost of Assisted Living for qualified veterans and their spouses? Beneficiaries can receive up to $27,540 annually through the VA’s Aid and Attendance Program. Please join us to understand how you, your loved-one or clients can go about obtaining this benefit. Also, learn about a new, easy to use the website to get you started…

Legal Considerations for Elder Care, Memory Care, and Senior Living Ensuring you and your loved ones have legal preparations in place is crucial and many think a will and advanced directives is enough but, is it really? What about Power of Attorney? How will you handle any assets? Do your elderly parents have those in place? If you choose to go into a senior living community, what are the best ways to pay for it? Join us as we discuss…

Presented by Maggie Cattell, MA, Program Manager for the Alzheimer’s Association, Greater Indiana Chapter Communication is more than just talking and listening – it’s also about sending and receiving messages through attitude, tone of voice, facial expressions and body language. As people with Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias progress in their journey and the ability to use words is lost, families need new ways to connect. Join us to explore how communication takes place when someone has Alzheimer’s, learn to…

Garden therapy can increase creativity and self-esteem while providing an outlet for stress and sharpening fine motor skills. Join us as our Life Enrichment Director guides us through this hands-on event where you can take your creations home with you. Light refreshes will be available. If there is inclement weather, we will host indoors.

It is no secret that there is a strong connection between depression and dementia. Researchers agree that depression and dementia can go hand and hand.  Join us to discuss how we can differentiate between the two and better understand them both.