Finding himself with extra time during the pandemic, Marv Heller decided to put his woodworking skills to use in a new way: building model tractors. 

Residents love their furry friends, and we started showing off some of their dogs last month.  This month, we have five cats to introduce. 

Thalman Square Memory Care unveils new look after renovations.

Our residents have lots of furry friends, and we want to show them off! These pets have changed lives and made each day a little bit brighter, not just for their owners but neighbors, too. 

To Janet Doud from Prairie Wind, dolls are more than a childhood toy. Her collection of more than 200 dolls have become like family and fill her apartment with smiles, history, and character.

Falls begins with extended hours and new menus at Gilmore's Pub.

Patio life is at its best during the summer. Villa resident Donna Brown loves hearing her soothing water feature alongside the subtle clickety-clack of a model train as it rolls through their backyard.

Iowa’s large Czech population brought Jiri Kluc to the state for a weeklong visit in July where he met with WHC resident Hovey Brom. Jiri’s passionate about World War II history and works to document stories that he plans to share online and in a book.

The bond among neighbors on Lemongrass Drive seems tight. All it took was one of them to start planning get-togethers. 

The first Concert on Caraway was a success! Flash In A Pan brought blue grass music, and vendors set up a farmers market. Two more concerts are left in this free summer series.

Far more than simple memory loss, dementia is brain change. The brains of those with dementia shrink and eventually look more like a toddler’s. The wiring no longer works the way it used to.

To Fresh Wind Worship coordinator Terri Packard, the showy birds are nearly as common as the cows on her farmstead outside Cedar Falls. She grew up seeing peacocks on what was her grandparent’s dairy farm and about 15 of the birds came with the estate when she bought it.

The V. Carole Martin Dementia Training and Education Fund created by Larry Martin and his children helps employees stay up-to-date on the latest dementia research and best caregiving techniques, so other families in their situation can benefit.

One of the earliest customer loyalty programs is one of many unexpected things learned by UNI students in a Devised Theatre course as they met with Windhaven and Thalman Square residents. Students gained knowledge from the trivial to the sublime during the gatherings.

A new resident enhancement platform called LifeLoop arrived at Thalman Square just a couple of months ago and is already proving popular.

One day of training with Teepa Snow helps you understand what’s happening to the brain and learn practical tips you can put to use immediately. She engages audiences with humor and interaction throughout the day.

The international intern program at Western Home Communities looks a little different this year. Instead of many interns traveling here at once, two interns are currently gaining experience in hospitality.