Submitted by: Morgan Saunders, Gracewell Social Worker According to Alzheimer’s Association, experts estimate that up to 40 percent of people with Alzheimer’s disease suffer from significant depression. At the beginning stages of Dementia people often face the reality that they cannot do what they used to do and struggle to remember things that were once […]
Submitted by: Amy Schultz, Administrator Gracewell and Kara Webb, Assisted Living Director A group from the Eventide campus took the 3-hour drive to the University of Northern Iowa campus in Cedar Falls to experience the Dementia Simulation house in January. The house appears to be a normal functioning house from the outside but on the […]
Kara Webb, Director of Assisted Living at Silveridge, accepted the LeadingEdge Care & Services Award behalf of the Silveridge team and tenants at the recent Leading Age Iowa Conference. This award strives to recognize a program that improves the quality of service and life for residents and utilizes creative problem solving. From a large statewide […]
Submitted by Kara Webb, Director of Assisted Living I recently found myself seated criss-cross on a bare unoccupied apartment floor one evening after work, staring at walls that once held her pictures and straining to find the faint smell of my grandmother that was slowly dissipating more and more with each day of her absence. […]
Submitted by Kara Webb, RN, Director of Assisted Living As I try to think back on the past year, one thing really comes to mind… “Where the heck did it go?” My thoughts drifted back to the start of my own 2023 and asking myself if I met my New Year’s resolution, then trying to […]
Submitted by Kara Webb, Director of Assisted Living I recently attended the 2023 Iowa Healthcare Association Convention and had an opportunity to listen to some incredible speakers present about the long-term care industry as well as leadership. Continuing Education, while required for licensing and certification, is truly such a remarkable thing and I always get […]
Mental disorders are an ongoing and growing concern for many individuals. It is reported in the United States, every year, one in five (18.9%) American adults experiences a mental disorder. Mental disorders are just as common as white cars. Mental disorders is a topic many of us need to learn about to stop the misinformation […]
Join our Caregiver Group for Alzheimer’s and Dementia support! The Alzheimer’s Caregivers Support Group will start back up Tuesday, August 3rd at 1:30pm. This will be located in the Heritage Heights Community Room located at 118 South 20th Street in Denison. This support group will continue on the 1st Tuesday of each month. Join us […]
by Deb Aldag BSW, Social Services Director Depression in the elderly is a widespread problem according to the National Institution of Health, and is often not recognized and treated. Being a caregiver or family member also can add to feelings of depression. Changes and life events increase the risk of depression or can make an […]
