Gary Johnson, of the Better Business Bureau, visited River Pointe in June. He talked with a group of residents about various scams and frauds that target seniors, and how seniors can protect themselves against fraudulent activity. Take this time to refresh your own memory, and share this information with others… Some of the most frequent scams […]
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Tips To Help With Alzheimer’s
Thank you to Leah Oien for putting together this informative post. Leah was a full-time intern at River Pointe during the Spring of 2017. Alzheimer’s. It’s a word that no one likes, but it is there all the same. It’s very common and everyone probably knows a person who has it. There are no cures for this […]
Read MorePutting Love Into Today
Thank you to Leah Oien for putting together this heartfelt post. Leah was a full-time intern at River Pointe during the Spring, and was kind enough to put together some examples of how we can all have more positive interactions with those facing memory loss… How do you approach someone who has Alzheimer’s disease? Do you […]
Read MoreBye Bye Social Isolation
Before I came to River Pointe, I spent some time working in the Home Health Care Industry. I loved being able to work 1-on-1 with clients, providing comfort in the homes they’ve spent years building. I worked with a wide range of illnesses, and felt like I found my calling working with this great generation […]
Read MoreSymptom Relief Made Simple
Thank you to Director of Health Services, Ashley May (RN), for putting together this information: River Pointe of Moorhead and Hospice of the Red River Valley have joined forces and are hosting a Social Hour on June 5th at 6:30 PM in our second floor Glyndon Room. We are welcoming Hospice of the Red River Valley to share […]
Read MoreThe Spirit of America
Lead by the Association for Community Living, May is Older Americans Month. National Nursing Home week was also observed this past week, and while River Pointe is not classified as a nursing home facility, the theme this year gave us pause… “The Spirit of America” No theme better embodies our Moorhead community than this idea. […]
Read MoreA Thank You to the Heart of River Pointe
“People will forget what you said. People will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.” – Maya Angelou Happy Nurses Week! This week we focus on the heads of our Health Services Department, getting to know a little about them, and their roles at River Pointe. Thank you […]
Read MorePay It Forward at River Pointe of Moorhead
Written and Inspired by: Cacey Armstrong, LSW, Memory Care Case Manager “The River Pointe Leadership Team believes that when you recognize and treat employees as if they make a difference – they will.” Burnout is an individual’s response to chronic emotional and interpersonal stressors within the work place. Burnout is not something that just comes […]
Read MoreThank You, Volunteers!
River Pointe has been beyond fortunate to receive from our community one of the most valuable commodities: Time. During National Volunteer Week, we reflected on the past year of outpouring support we have been given, and are thankful for the enrichment these caring folks bring to both residents and staff. What follows is an awesome […]
Read More5 Signs It May Be Time for Assisted Living
1. Skipping Meals and Losing Weight Weight loss is often the first indicator of an underlying problem. Perhaps your loved one’s memory is starting to decline and they are forgetting to eat meals, or maybe they have become incapable of cooking for themselves. Look around their home; are spoiled foods in the refrigerator? Have untouched […]
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