Meth-Wick Community

09/01/2026

When parents start talking about moving to a senior living community, their adult children may have a very different reaction.

"Why would you move? You're doing just fine."

But for many seniors, that's exactly the point. Exploring senior living while they're healthy and independent gives them the freedom to decide what they want their next chapter to look like, on their own terms.

Our latest blog post looks at the move from a parent's perspective and shares a few things they may wish their adult children understood.

Explore how planning a move to senior living while healthy and independent can give seniors more choice and control over what comes next.

08/31/2026

We had our first Framers Market featuring fresh, local vegetables, fruit, and honey from Black Earth Gardens, Sundog Farm, & Joe's Bees! We are excited to have them back a couple more times this year!

08/28/2026

The Meth-Wick AlzStars are hosting bake sales for the Walk to End Alzheimer’s today. Come check out our treats from 1pm-3pm at either The Woodlands or The Manor Key Club!

08/28/2026

📌 Our latest Life at Meth-Wick newsletter is now available! Click this link to go to our website and read the August 28th issue: methwick.org/news/life-at-meth-wick-newsletter

08/26/2026

It may feel early, but the holidays have a way of sneaking up on us—along with all of the busy schedules, shopping, and travel plans.

If you're caring for an aging loved one, respite care at Meth-Wick can provide short-term support when you need it most. It's available throughout the year, but planning ahead for the holiday season can help make things a little less stressful.

Respite care offers caregivers a holiday break and gives loved ones safe, engaging support—bringing peace of mind to families.

08/21/2026

Residents at The Woodlands enjoyed participating in a Fused Glass Making Class with instructors from the Iowa Ceramics Center and Glass Studio. They brought all the supplies that we needed to made plant stakes, and were able to pick our own individual pieces to make each one unique.
We look forward to having the Iowa Ceramics Center and Glass Studio back to do some more fun classes!

08/19/2026

Caring for a loved one with Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia can bring new questions and challenges at every stage.

In our latest blog post, Tali Efimov, Nurse Manager for Arbor Place, shares practical guidance for families, from communicating and navigating visits to understanding behavioral changes and finding meaningful ways to stay connected.

Dementia care tips for families, including communication, visits, behavior changes, and how memory care at Arbor Place supports loved ones.

08/17/2026

We were so fortunate to have New York Times Bestselling Author, Heather Gudenkauf, come in to do a book talk with us! We got to learn about her novels and how she fits pieces of Iowa into each of them!

08/14/2026

📌 Our latest Life at Meth-Wick newsletter is now available! Click this link to go to our website and read the August 14th issue: methwick.org/news/life-at-meth-wick-newsletter

08/12/2026

Come visit Courtney and Andrea at the Senior Expo! Kirkwood Linn County Regional Center 1770 E Boyson Rd, Hiawatha from 12pm-3pm today!