The Benefits of Early Stage Memory Care at Applewood Our House

The Benefits of Early Stage Memory Care at Applewood Our House

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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 resident support. Early stage Alzheimer’s care in a memory care community offers that help in a steady, calm way. When…

One Last Look by the Window

How Memory Care Homes Are Built for Safety and Comfort

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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 moment, there was confidence, not worry. That’s what good memory care design is trying to give your loved one in…

Pet Therapy for Seniors in Dementia Care

Choosing a Memory Care Home – 10 Questions to Ask on Your Tour

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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 to fuss over backsplash tiles and farmhouse sinks. This is real. This is “who’s holding their hand when they forget…

The Power of Reclaiming Quality Time with a Loved One Who Has Dementia

How Memory Care Supports Families, Not Just Residents

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There’s a quiet dignity in how memory care supports families, allowing them to return to roles once lost. That means being a daughter, son, or partner without carrying the full weight of dementia. Every night, a son sits by his father’s bedside, coaxing him through confusion that has settled like a fog. He repeats answers to the same anxious questions and keeps watch so his dad doesn’t wander out the door at 2 a.m. Days…

How to Transition from Assisted Living to Memory Care in 2025

How to Transition from Assisted Living to Memory Care in 2025

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Growing older can be tough, and sometimes it means learning how to transition from assisted living to memory care. It is a big decision that can feel overwhelming. But you don’t have to do it alone. We’re here to explain the process in a way that makes it easier and less stressful for you and your loved one. Understanding the Need to Transition from Assisted Living to Memory Care Difference Between Assisted Living and Memory…