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Kelli Back Named 2022 Assisted Living Administrator of the Year
During the 2022 fall convention of the South Dakota Healthcare Association, Kelli was named the Assisted Living Administrator of the Year! She gives credit to her amazing team and the help of other facilities, the Department of Health, and various advocacy groups for her success.
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The Village is Allowing Visitations
Exciting news for all the residents in our community as well as family members. Effective 03.05.2021 The Village is allowing in-person visits. Due to recent vaccinations of all eligible memory care and assisted living residents, The Village at Skyline Pines can now resume in-person visits as arranged.
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8 Tips to Help Transition Your Loved One to Memory Care
Caring for someone with Alzheimer's or dementia is often hard work. You may eventually come to a realization that they will have to transition their loved one to memory care. This isn't always the happiest decision, and the process often comes with an array of emotions.
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Top 10 Ways to Have Fun With Your Relative in Senior Care
Regularly visiting relatives in assisted living or memory care is important because it shows them how much you care, and it's a great way to stay connected. This brightens up their day and when you make plans for future events, it gives them something to look forward to.
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Searching for Memory Care? Here's What You Should Know.
Start the search early! You never know just when you will start needing it most, and the process can take months. So it's good to be proactive when you start suspecting you might need it, even if you don't think you will need it for some time.
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The Differences Between Dementia and Normal Forgetfulness
Forgetfulness is a standard part of getting older and sometimes can be mistaken for dementia. Below, we have listed some of the most common differences between normal aging and dementia to help you better understand what to look for.
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November is National Alzheimer's Disease Awareness Month
We'd say that most people are familiar with the term Alzheimer's, but would venture to guess not many know a lot about it beyond the name. Since November is National Alzheimer's Disease Awareness month, we're providing you with some of the basics.
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Breaking Down the Cost: Why Assisted Living is Affordable
One misconception about assisted living communities is that it is only for the wealthy. However, what most people don't realize is that many communities are a cost-effective option for senior housing. Let's break this down.
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Benefits of Moving into an Assisted Living Facility
New opportunities for social connections and friends. In an Assisted Living community, seniors are encouraged by staff and fellow residents to join in on daily activities! Not only does this promote an active lifestyle, but it also is a way to form bonds with others.
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