By: Kelsey Wichman, Executive Director, Woodstone of Hutchinson Today was our first Kitchen Corner here at Woodstone. Residents, Kristen (Food Service Director), Aimee (Lead Care Manager), and Kelsey (Executive Director) all participated. There was much discussion about the upcoming summer menu. Kristen treated us to a Continue Reading
A special dream comes true, one more time
Today at Woodstone of Hutchinson we made a dream come true with the help of Marsha Anderson from Equal Access and her volunteers, Elmar Howe, Glen Kadelbach, Milan Plath, Katie Knisley and Kalie Nelson. Vern was an avid farmer and loved horses while he was on the farm. When he was asked what kind of tractor was his Continue Reading
Alzheimer’s Association releases 2016 Alzheimer’s Disease Facts and Figures report
On March 30, the Alzheimer’s Association released its 2016 Alzheimer’s Disease Facts and Figures report. This annual compilation of national statistics and information, which is the most-cited source covering issues related to Alzheimer’s and other dementias, provides an in-depth look at the increasing prevalence, Continue Reading
The Easter Bunny RSVP’d to Woodstone of Hutchinson
By Kelsey Wichman, Executive Director Here at Woodstone of Hutchinson, we focus our events around children and family. The residents light up during our Halloween and Easter events. That is why Woodstone will put on our community based events because we know how important it is to keep the residents interactive with not Continue Reading
A challenge for you: Woodstone is looking for volunteers
By: Kelsey Wichman, Executive Director, Woodstone of Hutchinson Volunteers make a big difference in the lives of the residents and overall organization. Throughout the volunteering process there is no certain amount of hours you must commit a year too. Woodstone strives on giving the most we can to our residents from bible Continue Reading
A New Support Group Near You
By: Kelsey Wichman, Executive Director, Woodstone of Hutchinson Support groups are a group of people that come together to meet and discuss a common topic. Support groups talk about experiences, share ideas, provide resources and emotional support for one another. There was no founded Dementia Support Group in McLeod Continue Reading
Woodstone of Hutchinson takes home the hardware
Woodstone Senior Living of Hutchinson is proud to announce that they have won the prestigious Best Community Award, and Resident Choice Award from Welcome Home Management Company, the company that operates Woodstone Senior Living. The Best Community award recognizes the senior living communities that are Continue Reading
Dementia Within Our Community
By Erika Smith, Community Life Coordinator, Woodstone of Hutchinson When you think of the word Dementia, what do you think of first? Most individuals think of memory loss and the struggles that comes with it. Some individuals think that Dementia and Alzheimer’s are the same things. According to the Alzheimer’s Continue Reading
Avoiding Social Isolation when entering a Senior Community
By Erika Smith, Community Life Coordinator, Woodstone of Hutchinson Social isolation among seniors is alarmingly common, and will continue to increase as the older population grows. No one ever wants think of the day they have to move from their home, but as our senior population ages, the need for more assistance becomes Continue Reading
The Power of Inter-generational Classrooms
When we were younger many small children saw older adults or seniors as someone that may be unfriendly or scary. On the other hand some of us as young children had the opportunity to have a bond with our grandparents or older neighbors, making the idea of older seniors not scary or part of a normalcy. With our society the Continue Reading