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…
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…