Willow Springs Memory Care

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...

03/21/2026

Happy First Day of Spring! 🌼

Although here in Redding it’s already feeling a lot like summer, we’re soaking up every bit of sunshine and fresh beginnings. Today we celebrated the season by baking lemon crackle cookies and painting pots for the starter plants we’re germinating.

Before long, we’ll have tomatoes of every size, zucchini, and bell peppers growing in our activity room! Something special to look forward to together. 🌱💛

03/19/2026

Our Hungry Bunny is officially in the lobby… and let’s just say, he’s VERY hungry 🐰🍬

We need your help to fill him up with candy for our upcoming community Easter Egg Hunt on Friday, April 3rd at 10 AM! Every piece donated will go toward making this a fun and memorable morning for our residents, families, and community kiddos. 🩷

03/18/2026

Happy St. Patrick’s Day! 🍀

Huge shoutout to our dining team for the incredible corned beef today, it did not disappoint! Our residents also rolled up their sleeves and made traditional Irish soda bread from scratch!

A pretty lucky day around here… and best of all, no pinches! 💚

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...

03/14/2026

We’ve been loving the beautiful weather this past week. The sunshine has made it the perfect time to get outside and enjoy some fresh air together.

Let’s keep it coming! ☀️

03/13/2026

Music has a special way of lighting up our community. 🎶

These two clips from this week were a perfect reminder of how much joy it brings our residents. After the first clip, Rick was so excited to get Joe’s autograph!

Moments like these are always so sweet to see. ❤️

03/10/2026

2026 Walk to End Alzheimer’s
Please join our team, donate, and/or share our team Willow Springs page.

Support Willow Springs in the fight to end Alzheimer's. Donate today to help them reach their goal.

03/09/2026

Caring for a loved one in the middle stages of dementia can be both emotionally and physically demanding. During this phase, memory loss, confusion, and behavioral changes often become more noticeable, and they will begin to need more support with daily activities.

Here are some key insights into the middle stages of dementia, along with practical tips to help families better navigate this part of the journey together.
https://www.anthemmemorycare.com/blog/supporting-your-loved-one-in-mid-stage-dementia

Caring for a loved one in the middle stages of dementia can be both emotionally and physically demanding. During this phase, memory loss, confusion, and behavioral changes become more noticeable, and your loved one will likely need increasing help with daily activities such as dressing, bathing, and...

03/06/2026

There’s something really special about the days Taffy visits Willow Springs. The moment she walks in, the whole room lights up!

Safe to say… it’s always a good day when Taffy stops by. 🐴💛

Thank you C BAR D RANCH for always bringing so much joy to our community!

03/04/2026

Happy National Peach Blossom Day! 🍑🌸

Our residents had a busy day making peach parfaits for our whole building, and finished things off by painting beautiful peach blossom trees. Simple moments like these make for a pretty great day here at Willow Springs!

03/02/2026

February may be a short month, but it was filled with love in our Anthem Memory Care communities, as meaningful activities and celebrations brought joy to residents, families, and team members alike. From service projects to Valentine’s Day luncheons, February was rich with connection and engagement.

Here are just a few of the special events that brightened our days … and our hearts last month:
https://www.anthemmemorycare.com/blog/celebrating-love-and-joy-at-our-communities

Love was in the air at all of our Anthem Memory Care communities this month, with lots of activities and celebrations bringing many moments of joy to residents, families and staff members. From community service projects to Valentine’s Day luncheons, February was a month of connection and engageme...