Grace Point Place Memory Care

04/29/2026

Happy National Superhero Day!

Today we're celebrating the real superheroes in our community- our residents and dedicated staff. Thank you for being heroes in our community!!

04/22/2026

Happy Earth Day!!!
Our Residents celebrate by enjoying nature and garden with students Chicago Christian Schools - Oak Lawn Campus. It was a wonderful day of planting and teamwork.

04/20/2026

Those caring for a loved one with dementia know that spring cleaning involves more than just dusting and mopping. It means removing hazards and keeping the space clean, simple, and organized for safety, health, and comfort.

Here are 5 tips to help family caregivers spring clean ... with care:
https://www.anthemmemorycare.com/blog/spring-cleaning-with-care-for-a-loved-one-with-dementia

It’s spring-cleaning season – that time of year when we shake off the winter dust, freshen up our spaces, and get things ready for warmer days ahead. For adult children of aging parents, it often turns into a bigger project, clearing out clutter, cleaning windows, and sorting through years of ac...

04/19/2026

Happy National Banana Day!
We celebrated in the sweetest way by making delicious banana smothies with our residents!

04/13/2026

Caring for a loved one with dementia can feel overwhelming as families face memory loss and unexpected behavior changes.

What’s important to understand is that these changes aren’t intentional. They are caused by physical changes in the brain. Recognizing this can shift family caregivers away from frustration towards understanding, helping them to better support, communicate, and connect with their loved one.

So what are these changes to the brain that occur with dementia?
https://www.anthemmemorycare.com/blog/tangles-and-amyloid-plaques-demystifying-the-dementia-brain

Families of loved ones with dementia often feel confused and overwhelmed as they struggle to comprehend that memory lapses, unpredictable behaviors, and personality changes are not things that can be controlled; they are the result of physical damage to the brain’s neurons. If you have a family me...

04/06/2026

Happy Easter from Grace Point Place Community!!

04/06/2026

Generations coming together for an egg-cellent day! 🐰🌷 Nothing beats the smiles shared during our morning egg hunt with the Easter bunny 🥚💛

04/06/2026

April is National Gardening Month! From planting to harvesting, gardening is more than an activity for our residents, it’s connection, purpose, and a sense of fulfillment. Here's why gardening can be powerful therapy for those living with dementia:
https://www.anthemmemorycare.com/blog/national-gardening-month-how-gardening-brings-joy-and-connection-to-individuals-with-dementia

April is National Gardening Month. However, avid gardeners will tell you it is a yearlong activity, planting, pruning, cultivating and finally enjoying the fruits of their labor. Visit any of our Anthem Memory Care communities and you will notice our large outdoor planters, full of an array of fledg...

04/02/2026

We were so excited to welcome the A.E.R.O Students to our community! They spent time helping us put up our Easter decorations. Thank you A.E.R.O students for spreading springtime joy!!!

03/23/2026

Many families caring for a loved one with dementia, such as Alzheimer’s disease, don’t fully grasp its impact until the later stages, when the focus shifts to comfort and supportive care.
This is when palliative and hospice care teams become essential, bringing professional skills, compassion, guidance, and a sense of peace for both the individual and their loved ones.

What is the difference between palliative care and hospice care and how can they benefit individuals living with dementia? Here’s what families need to know:
https://www.anthemmemorycare.com/blog/the-benefits-of-palliative-care-and-hospice-care-for-a-loved-one-with-dementia

It is often not until the later-mid stages of dementia that families begin to truly grasp the reality of the illness. This is a difficult time for families, grappling with complex emotional issues as they begin to transition their actions towards supporting their loved one as they enter the final st...

03/19/2026

Happy St. Patrick's Day !!! Wishing You a day filled with luck, joy and celebrations!!

03/16/2026

Regular practices like yoga or tai chi can greatly support both mental and physical wellbeing. As we age, these gentle, meditative exercises become especially valuable for reducing stress while improving flexibility, strength, and balance. It’s no surprise that they can also benefit individuals living with dementia. Here are some of the key benefits of relaxation exercises for those living with dementia (and caregivers!) ...
https://www.anthemmemorycare.com/blog/finding-inner-calm-how-relaxation-exercise-benefits-individuals-with-dementia

Anyone who has added yoga or tai chi into their daily routine will tell you how beneficial it is to their overall mental and physical wellbeing. As we age, engaging in relaxing, meditative exercises can become even more advantageous in relieving stress, while improving flexibility, strength, and bal...