Most families don’t tour memory care homes in Lakewood because they’re excited. They do it because they have to. Something happened. Or something keeps almost happening. Applewood Our House Lakewood tends to stand out for a simple reason. It doesn’t feel like a system. It feels like a place where people live – a true…
Whether or not to move a loved one into a memory care home is a huge decision and very emotional. Even with dementia care, each woman can have her own needs that will be different and unique from those of others. Many families do find, however, that their mothers or grandmothers feel most comfortable when…
Let’s learn about the benefits of early stage memory care for seniors with Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia, and how Applewood Our House supports families in Lakewood, Arvada and Golden, Colorado. In the early stages of dementia, your loved one may still dress, eat, and move around fairly well, yet need extra reminders and…
Near a window, her favorite cardigan waited on the chair. The sleeves were lit up with sun when our resident asked, gentle as ever, “Where’s the garden again?” The door was just steps away, outside there was a magical garden. She smiled, patted my hand, and said, “I’d like to go there.” In that tiny…
Here you are, lost in the hallways, holding a visitor badge like it’s a backstage pass you never wanted. And your brain won’t stop looping: “What do you even say, what do you even ask, when this could be the new address for someone you love?” This isn’t some home makeover show where you get…
In this article you’ll discover 7 surprising benefits of memory care homes for seniors with dementia—from safety to social life—and how they bring peace of mind to families. One day, your dad was telling stories at the dinner table — and the next, he’s calling your daughter by your name and wondering why there’s a…