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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Neat Feet
Thanks to our Director of Health Services, Ashley May (RN), for putting together this post! Foot problems are especially common in older people, for a variety of reasons. Feet lose cushioning as they age, and the skin and nails can grow dry and brittle. Disease, improperly trimmed toenails, and wearing shoes that don’t fit properly […]
Read MoreHealth Care Directives
Thank you to Business Office Manager, Lexie Bosh, for putting together this information… A health care directive is a written, legal document that informs medical professionals of your wishes about your health care. It allows you to name a person (“agent”) to decide for you if you are unable to decide. It also allows you […]
Read MoreFood with Style
Thanks to Director of Food Services, Chef Wendy Geller, for putting together this post… Hearing the phrase “Senior Living Dining” sends most people’s mind in the direction of buffet style, bland, and colorless food. So the first question every senior living community gets asked is, “How’s the food here?” River Pointe is proud to answer […]
Read MoreQuick Tips to Reduce Fall Risks
Thanks to Katie Sayler (LPN, Lead Care Manager) for putting together this post! Don’t be a statistic! The infamous Life Alert commercial: “Help, I’ve fallen and I can’t get up!” We have all seen it, and all probably rolled our eyes or laughed at it, but in reality, one-third of adults fall each year, making […]
Read MoreRiver Pointe and Hospice Team Up to Improve Resident Care
Sandra and Tracee of Hospice of the Red River Valley joined us for our March staff meeting. They came to talk with River Pointe about how we can continue to work together to improve our residents’ quality of life. We also discussed the differences between Hospice and Palliative Care, and how each of these works. […]
Read MoreFebruary at River Pointe
Our February was full of love and lots of fun. We hope yours was too. Here’s a look back at the month that was… We are so excited to welcome our new Director of Health Services, Ashley May (RN). Ashley is from Park Rapids, MN and comes to River Pointe with much experience working with […]
Read MoreImportance of Activities for Dementia
By: Cacey Armstrong (LSW, Memory Care Case Manager) Dementia can cause our loved ones to withdraw from their everyday activities. It is important to maintain their relationships and previous daily activities. Why you ask, because someone who has dementia or memory loss can find many benefits in activities. Activities are good for mental stimulation. It […]
Read MoreGiving Hearts Day at River Pointe
River Pointe had so much fun participating in Giving Hearts Day this year. Giving Hearts Day was started in 2008, and is now hosted by the Dakota Medical Foundation, Impact Foundation, and the Alex Stern Family Foundation. Donations given on this day are matched by these foundations and others. Individuals throughout the Fargo-Moorhead area are encouraged to […]
Read MoreManaging the Transition to Assisted Living
After making the decision to make a move to an Assisted living community, families often times ask, “How can we make this the best transition for our loved one?”. River Pointe of Moorhead and its employees recognize that this can be a difficult transition and we have compiled a few tips for making the transition […]
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