Boulder Creek - Marshall MN

06/17/2026

On Monday we had musical moments with Leah! We all had fun singing along!

06/17/2026

FREE: Watch the full SPARK documentary about Robin Williams and his battle with Lewy Body Dementia. Go to https://www.mediflix.com/video/parkinsons-lbda-spark.

06/17/2026

Witness the magic as our residents transform simple materials into stunning butterfly crafts! Creativity knows no bounds here.

06/17/2026

Please feel free to share:
https://youtu.be/Vu8uzN64BA4

This is an original play created as a tool to teach through the arts.

Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube.

06/17/2026

Now showing a recording of the original Dementia play "Moments of Joy". Written by Maureen Keimig as a way to share and teach through the arts.

06/16/2026

There is still time to take part in the Boulder Creek Virtual Dementia Tour. There's one day left June 17th from 11:00 until 3:00 p.m... if you've ever wondered what it's like to have dementia in 8 minutes you will have a glimpse. It will change your world, and give you hopefully give you greater empathy, understanding, and patience.

06/16/2026

APHASIA: The Words Are Lost. The Person Is Not.

One of the most painful changes families experience is watching a loved one struggle to find words.

A person with aphasia may know exactly what they want to say, yet the words do not come. They may pause, substitute the wrong word, lose their train of thought, or become frustrated when others cannot understand them.

It is important to remember that aphasia affects language, not love. It affects communication, not personhood.

The mother who comforted her children is still there.

The husband who told wonderful stories is still there.

The friend who made everyone laugh is still there.

When words become difficult, our role is not to rush in and finish every sentence. Our role is to slow down, listen carefully, allow extra time, and look beyond the words.

A gentle touch. A smile. A shared memory. A look of understanding.

These are languages the brain often remembers long after speech becomes difficult.

Connection is not measured by how many words are spoken. It is measured by how deeply we continue to see, hear, and value the person in front of us.

The words may be lost.

The person is not.

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06/16/2026

Brew Crew Cancelled for June 17th due to Virtual Dementia Tours and Prep for Thursday Memory Walk Event at Red Baron Arena.

06/16/2026

Table Games are so much fun!