Summer brings back memories spent with family in the sunshine, of day trips to the beach when a grandpa and his grandson were completely inseparable. For seniors living with dementia, these memories become more than simple daily pleasures. In their world, which can seem to be shrinking a little more every day, these memories are…
Families that know they need to have a conversation about moving their parent to memory care often worry that this means their loved one will lose their independence. They also worry that their parent will feel this way, even if it isn’t true. Both of those worries are completely normal. Watching a parent or spouse…
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…
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…
Meet Nell — a golden retriever rescue who traveled all the way from China to call McHenry, Illinois, her forever home. Nell came to the United States with Diane B., who adopted her in 2018 while living in Oregon. When Diane relocated to Illinois to be near family, Nell made the trip with her. And…