Barathaven Memory Care

04/29/2026

Changes in appetite are a common—and often worrying—part of dementia.

If you’re caring for a loved one, this helpful read from Barathaven Memory Care offers insight into why this happens and shares thoughtful, practical ways to support better eating habits with comfort and dignity. From creating a calm dining environment to offering familiar, easy-to-enjoy foods, small adjustments can make a meaningful difference.

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Learn why appetite loss happens in dementia and discover four creative strategies to help your loved one maintain nutrition and find joy in meals again.

04/21/2026

04/20/2026

Our latest Senior Excursion was to our local noaaweatherstation. We enjoyed a great presentation by meteorologist Mark Britt about the hard work they do to keep our community safe. Residents got to see the Doppler Radar ball and learn what’s really inside of it. We also learned about the amazing technology they use to forecast and track storms, river levels, etc.
Thanks for a great tour, Mark!

04/15/2026

It’s spring, so we went to check out our local, Rural King farm and home store! We saw some great mowers, outdoor decorations, flowers, and animal feed. We also got to see some fancy chickens and hundreds of baby chicks!! Danny said the best part was that you get to eat popcorn throughout the store! We couldn’t leave without everybody buying something from the extensive candy aisle! As we left, Rick said, “This place has everything”! 🐓

04/10/2026

The votes are in for the Barathaven Cutest Pets Contest, and these are our winners:
Cutest Dog- Anja owned by family member Abby Micke!! (Accepted by Norbert)
Cutest Cat- Turbo owned by staff member Faith T!! (Accepted by Dianne)
Cutest Pet-Other Category- Clydesdale named Reeanna owned by staff member Natalie M!!

BEST IN SHOW….TURBO THE CAT!!

Thanks to everyone who submitted pet photos… We had a record of amount of photos, and the residents had a hard time choosing just three.

Photos below are of the winners, some residents voting, and all of the other adorable contestants.

04/09/2026

Our Easter was filled with faith, family, fun, candy, the Easter Bunny, crafts, cooking, more candy, and even more fun. We love celebrating with the residents, and we thank all of our family and volunteers who came to make this a special time of year!

04/06/2026

OUR CONTEST IS OFFICIALLY CLOSED TO NEW ENTRIES. RESIDENTS WILL BE VOTING FOR THEIR FAVORITES! STAY TUNED FOR THE RESULTS!!

We have gotten so many cute photos of pets for our contest! The contest ends this week, so get those pet photos in if you want yours to be included! Here are a few photos of some contenders!

You can attach your photo in a comment here with your pets name, or use the email address on the flyer to send them to us via email.

Let’s see those sweet pet faces!

04/05/2026

This Easter, we’re celebrating the joy of togetherness, new beginnings, and meaningful moments shared with our community. Wishing you a beautiful and blessed holiday. 🌷🐣

04/03/2026

Our Travel Times journey across all 50 states continues this month in Texas. 🤠 From legendary BBQ to deep-rooted traditions and history, we’re excited to bring the spirit of the Lone Star State to our communities.