This post is the second in a series of three on using art therapy for seniors with memory loss. It is based on our experience with our own care homes that specialize in caring for individuals with memory loss. See the first post, on the benefits of art therapy, here. Doing art with our loved [...]
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Reaching the Inner-Artist: Part Two of Three
Posted in Activities, Alzheimer's, Magnolia, Uncategorized, tagged Alzheimer's disease, Art therapy, Magnolia, memory loss, Primrose on April 13, 2012 | Leave a Comment »
Art Therapy for Seniors with Memory Loss: Part One of Three
Posted in Activities, Alzheimer's, care home, Memory Loss, Nursing Home, Orcutt care home, santa maria care home, Uncategorized, tagged Alzheimer's disease, Art therapy, memory loss on March 9, 2012 | 1 Comment »
March brings with it blossoms, shamrocks, and all things Irish, and we’ve been itching to get started on these craft and art projects! My excitement over our projects for March got me thinking. Why is art so important? Why do people of all ages enjoy pariticipating in artistic activities? This blog post then begins a [...]
Animal Therapy for Elders with Memory Loss
Posted in Alzheimer's, Assisted Living, Orcutt care home, Uncategorized, tagged Animal-assisted therapy, eden on December 15, 2011 | 2 Comments »
One of the things we are passionate about at the Magnolia and Primrose care homes is caring for elders on a holistic level and addressing spiritual and emotional needs beyond just physical and social needs. One of the ways we do this is through integrating animals and visits from children in the care home. Most [...]
Magnolia and Primrose on the Move…
Posted in Alzheimer's, Assisted Living, Healthy Aging, Uncategorized, tagged Alzheimer's Association, Alzheimer's disease, Health, Physical exercise, Walking on August 2, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
The Alzheimer’s walk is fast approaching and Magnolia and Primrose are getting ready! Our team is forming and we have several events in the works to raise money for the Alzheimer’s Association. (More information coming soon!) One way we are preparing is by starting a walking club! Participating employees receive a pedometer and are put [...]
Primrose – Now Open!
Posted in Alzheimer's, Assisted Living, care home, Memory Loss, santa maria care home, tagged assisted living, Garden, Orcutt California on July 26, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
We have some exciting news to share! We have opened a second care facility in Orcutt, CA next to Magnolia, dubbed “Primrose”. Last week our first two residents, along with four finches and a dog, moved into the new facility. Primrose will also specialize in caring for individuals with memory loss. Some of the features of Primrose [...]
Celebrating the Year of the Rabbit
Posted in Alzheimer's, holidays, Magnolia, santa maria care home, tagged Chinese New Year, Holidays on February 7, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
All last week and this week we are celebrating Chinese New Year at Magnolia. Celebrating holidays and learning about other cultures is a great way to keep the mind engaged and free from boredom. Here are some of the goings-on at Magnolia right now to welcome the year of the rabbit. What is your animal? [...]
Decking the Halls and Eating some Figgy Pudding
Posted in Alzheimer's, holidays, Magnolia, Memory Loss, puppy dogs, tagged Christmas, holiday on December 15, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
The wreaths are hung, the tree is trimmed and our menorah is out as well! It’s time for the holidays at the Magnolia Care Home and we celebrated in style this last Sunday with our annual party. Activities included gingerbread men, painting sugar cookies, lots of games for the kids, and making ornaments for the [...]
HBO’s the Alzheimer’s Project
Posted in Alzheimer's, Memory Loss, video, tagged alzheimer's, Alzheimer's disease, HBO, Neurological Disorders on October 27, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
Do you want to learn more about Alzheimer’s and its effects on individuals with the disease and their families? HBO put out a great series last year called “the Alzheimer’s Project“. It won two Creative Arts Emmys and includes features on individuals struggling with the disease, caregivers, and current directions in science. All videos are [...]
Memory Walk 2010
Posted in Alzheimer's, Magnolia, Memory Loss, santa maria care home, tagged Alzheimer's Association, Central Coast, memory loss on September 29, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
On Saturday morning people from around the Central Coast gathered at Waller Park in Santa Maria on a “walk to remember”. Our team, “Steel Magnolias” joined in the festivities and celebrated raising over $5,600 for the Alzheimer’s Association. In fact, we had the honor of being named the top fundraising team! Not only that, but [...]
The Benefits of Music and a Sunday Concert
Posted in Alzheimer's, Magnolia, Memory Loss, santa maria care home, tagged alzheimer's, Concert, Magnolia, memory loss, Music, Music therapy, santa maria care home on August 23, 2010 | 1 Comment »
AnnMarie and Emily perform a piano duet Did you know that music helps individuals with Alzheimer’s to remember new verbal information? Or that it can help them access old memories? Check out some pictures from the Sunday concert at Magnolia. AnnMarie and Emily Halsell performed a piano duet, and Aden Anderson performed on the violin. There [...]
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