The Perfect Place of Oakwood Creative Care will be hosting a discussion series on how to regain hope and build resilience when dealing with the complexities of ongoing loss associated with caring for someone with dementia. The 10-week series is based on the book Loving Someone Who Has Dementia: How to Find Hope While Coping…
Rose Saunders Club members at The Perfect Place of Oakwood Creative Care recently were visited by someone very special. Miss Dolly Star, a micro-mini American white heifer, stopped in for a quick visit. Members were able to stroke her soft, white hair and feed her mini marshmallows as a treat. Everyone enjoyed interacting with the…
Neighbors Who Care and The Memory Café are part of a movement to establish Sun Lakes as a Dementia Friendly community. Dementia Friends was developed in the UK to help communities of people understand five key messages about dementia, how it affects people, and how we can make a difference in the lives of people…
Joan Marlow Acrylic pour painting is fun and easy and requires absolutely no experience or specific art talent! This is the perfect way to let your inner Picasso emerge! At the same time, you’ll be supporting The Perfect Place (TPP) Adult Day Care! The Perfect Place, a 501(c)(3) non-profit in Sun Lakes, provides social and…
Sheryl Keeme, Executive Director If so, join us for an introduction to Memory Café and The Perfect Place on Monday, June 14, at 9:30 a.m. Don’t miss this opportunity to experience how Memory Café and The Perfect Place could support your family. Program: 9:30 to 10 a.m. Enjoy refreshments while mingling with other families 10…
Jeanne Becker, GSLCF The Greater Sun Lakes Community Foundation (GSLCF), like so many other groups, has just recently been able to begin to meet in-person again, recognizing Arizona Fire and Medical Authority’s Sun Lakes first responders at Stations 231 and 232 and The Perfect Place at Risen Savior Church. On April 14, our board officers…
Rose Saunders The Perfect Place is a non-medical adult center that provides social and recreational activities for individuals with cognitive impairments. Established in 1994, The Perfect Place provides respite for caregivers and fun activities for those who attend. Our activity directors have been busy the last few months assisting our participants with various arts and…
Maynard Iverson, Chair, Public Relations Committee, Council 9678, Knights of Columbus Brother Dennis Pachura and his wife of 41 years, Rose, were recently recognized for their leadership and community involvement with the Knights’ Family of the Month honors. Long-time residents of Sun Lakes, the Pachuras were born and educated in the upper midwest; he in…
Rose Saunders Research has shown that music can enhance the quality of life for older adults. Listening to or singing songs may provide emotional or behavioral benefits to those with Alzheimer’s or dementia. Key brain areas linked to musical memory are relatively undamaged in dementia. Music can be a way to communicate with those who…
Rose Saunders The Perfect Place is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that provides social and recreational activities for adults with cognitive challenges in a structured, safe environment while offering support and respite for the family caregiver. We also offer education about cognitive changes and the aging process. Although we have been serving Sun Lakes since 2004,…