Posts by North Woods
Choosing the Best Memory Care Facility
It is difficult to watch a family member struggle with memory loss due to dementia or Alzheimer’s disease. Those experiencing memory loss often eventually require 24-hour care in order to…
Read MoreTalking to Parents About Moving to Assisted Living
There are many reasons why you may consider talking to a parent about moving to assisted living, including: Declining health Falls at home Limited availability of family members to help…
Read MoreJodie Unke’s Caring Spans All Ages in Dousman
Jodie Unke, a Wisconsin native, grew up in Waukesha and currently resides in Dousman, where she raised her family. Wife of 35 years to Mark and mother to Peter &…
Read MoreFive Sneaky Ways to Hydrate
It’s no secret that staying hydrated is an essential part of wellness, and it’s crucial during all seasons, whether we’re battling muggy summer heat or frigid, dry winter air. While…
Read MoreWhy Do I Volunteer?
According to the Corporation for National and Community Service, more Americans than ever are volunteering. A report released in late 2018 revealed that 77.34 million adults volunteered through an organization…
Read MoreElder Abuse: Warning Signs, Reporting, and More
Older adults are the unfortunate victim of abuse more often than most people realize. Many individuals are in tune to some of the more well-known categories of abuse including physical,…
Read More10 Questions to Ask When Selecting a Short-Term Rehab Center
Skilled nursing or short-term subacute rehabilitation facilities are environments where people can carefully build up their strength after a surgery, illness, or medical episode. They’re a place to work with physical,…
Read MoreLife at Independent Living
Living life to the fullest at a life plan senior living community Ever wonder what a day-in-the-life in independent living at a senior community is like? Come along with us…
Read MoreBrent’s Special – Chicken Cavatappi
This simple, 30-minute meal is sure to become a family favorite and a staple in your meal rotation! Brent Russell, our Director of Dining Services, chose this comfort food as “Brent’s…
Read MoreMonica Humphrey, RN, Earns Elite Certification in Geriatrics
It was 2011, and Monica Humphrey, now Three Pillars’ first and only Geriatric Board Certified Registered Nurse, had just graduated from Edgewood College with her BS in Nursing. She spent…
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