By Kelsey Wichman, Executive Director, Woodstone of Hutchinson Woodstone Senior Living of Hutchinson is a part of the Senior Providers of McLeod County. Kelsey Wichaman (Executive Director) and Erika Smith (Community Life Coordinator) worked on the committee with other providers in the McLeod County area to bring Tepa to 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
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
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
Prepare for the holidays with tips from the Alzheimer’s Association
The holidays are often filled with sharing, laughter and the enjoyment of each other’s company. But they can also be filled with stress, disappointment and sadness. A person with Alzheimer’s disease may feel a special sense of loss during the holidays because of the challenges he or she has experienced. At the same time, Continue Reading