We’re bringing something truly special and deeply meaningful to our community — a Wind Phone, created as a gentle space for comfort, reflection, and connection. The idea of the Wind Phone began in Japan, created by a man named Itaru Sasaki after the loss of a beloved family member. He placed an unconnected phone booth…
There are many reasons why dental health matters in dementia. This is warm, practical advice with gentle routines, caregiver tips, and easy tools to keep eating, comfort, and overall health on track. A Cup, a Toothbrush, and a Tuesday You’re in yesterday’s sweater again, sleeves sliding over your hands. The light is kind, pale on…
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…
Explaining dementia to children requires clear, simple language and patience to help them understand the condition in an honest and age-appropriate way. Two hours ago, I tried to explain to my five-year-old that her grandpa who sings old songs to her, is losing his memory. How do you explain dementia to a child without breaking…
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…
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…