A Beginner’s Guide to Memory Care
Memory care communities are designed for seniors living with Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia but do not require the intense skilled care of a nursing home. Traditionally, as someone progressed through the stages of the illness, if they could not live at home, their only option was to move into a nursing home. […]
Old-Fashioned Romance
In this age of online dating and electronic connections, it may be hard for some to imagine an old-fashioned romance. How did people meet and fall in love before cupid’s arrow was launched from the worldwide web? Grandma and grandpa most certainly met offline, and they sure do have some great stories! We asked residents […]
New Year’s Resolutions from Woodland Ridge and Winnie the Pooh Too!
It’s time for New Year’s resolutions once again! Starting a new year reminds us that we can start new activities, re-focus our energies on new goals, and develop a brand new attitude for the coming year. It’s common at this time of the year, in particular, to focus on New Year’s resolutions to improve our […]
2016 Wanda Braziel Award Winner: Jesse Harden
Each year, Woodland Ridge Assisted Living & Memory Care awards one special staff member with the Wanda Braziel Award. We are pleased this year to name Jesse Harden as our 2016 Wanda Braziel Award recipient and Employee of the Year! Over the course of 2016, Jesse was named employee of the month twice on an […]
The Perfect Christmas Gift
Yes, the Christmas season is here, and everyone is looking forward to a “Holly Jolly Christmas.” As the season approaches, the Santa Claus inside us all starts searching for the perfect gifts for seniors in our families. How special it is to see young children unwrapping presents at Christmas with a sense of wonder and […]
Introducing Our New Care Partner: Legacy Healthcare Services
Woodland Ridge Assisted Living & Memory Care is proud to announce our partnership with Legacy Healthcare Services! Legacy Healthcare Services will be opening an on-site clinic to provide full-time rehabilitative therapy services for residents at Woodland Ridge beginning in January 2017. Beth Cayce, owner of CaraVita Home Care, the management company for Woodland Ridge, says, […]
Who’s At Your Table?: Why We Should Be Thankful For The Seniors In Our Life
Being Thankful for Seniors in Our Lives This month, we begin to turn our minds towards all the reasons we have to be thankful. The Thanksgiving holiday focuses our attention on gathering with family and friends and celebrating with plenty of food, fun, and, of course, football. As you join your friends and family this […]
In Loving Memory of Cecile B. Jones
Cecile B. Jones became part of our Woodland Ridge family in the fall of 2010. We were blessed to have her share her life and her joy with us for 5 years. As her family marked the first anniversary of her passing in September, they chose to honor her memory in a special way. Catherine […]
Ice Cream Dream
At Woodland Ridge Assisted Living & Memory Care, we’re all about having fun and enjoying the best quality of life possible. We even get to help make some of our residents’ dreams come true! Our resident Victor Earle told us he’d like to sell ice cream from an ice cream truck again. For more than […]
Shots for Your Health
When we start thinking about autumn leaves, tailgating, and trick-or-treat, it’s also time to think about annual adult vaccinations. Cold and flu season accompanies the cooler weather, and – as the old saying goes – an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. That ounce of prevention can be crucial to aging adults […]
