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Category Archives: Memory Care

Gardening and Dementia: Benefits | The Courtyard at McHenry

Gardening and Dementia: Growing Joy Through Connection

Alzheimer's, Dementia, Memory Care, Retirement, Senior LivingBy Encore SeniorMarch 31, 2026

Most daily routines become more difficult with memory loss. Gardening is one of the few activities that can still be adapted. For many seniors, gardening was already part of life, and with the right support, it can continue to provide structure, movement, and a sense of familiarity. At The Courtyard at McHenry, gardening is incorporated…

When Is the Best Time To Move to Assisted Living and Why?

When Is the Best Time To Move to Assisted Living?

Apartments, Assisted Living, Health, Memory Care, Resources, Senior LivingBy brettFebruary 11, 2026

Seventy percent of older adults will need some form of long-term support as they age. Yet two-thirds of Americans over 40 have done little or no planning for their future care needs. Most families wait. They believe the smartest approach is staying home as long as possible, then moving when help becomes necessary. This sounds…

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