Cascade Creek Memory Care

04/24/2026

April showers, bring painted April flowers!

We made some thumbprint flower art to celebrate.

04/23/2026

We had a lovely singer come from Minneapolis to sing for our community yesterday and everyone had lots of fun!

04/21/2026

Sunny day smiles! These two ladies were having a great conversation with smiles on their faces and of course had to capture the moment!

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...

04/17/2026

Bowling master! We make sure that no matter where you are in life that a game or activity works for you. This time we found that using our legs as a ramp for the light weight ball worked well! Adaptation is key for everything, and we try our best to make it work for everyone!

04/16/2026

We love having our neighbors over to sing for us, it is always a pleasure and we really appreciate them!

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...

04/08/2026

You just never know what we are going to find when it comes to getting active. This one is a lot of fun!

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...

04/05/2026

Happy Easter! We made chocolate birds nests for an Easter treat today.

04/04/2026

On Saturday's we wear pink! Unintentionally, quite a few of us here at Cascade Creek had on a lovely pink outfit the day before Easter!

04/03/2026

Everyone forms such great bonds with our weekly therapy dog and she forms them with the residents as well! Sometimes you even see some of those dog training skills come back to individuals as well when they interact!