The Village at Mercy Creek

08/25/2026

When memory changes, families often wonder what still reaches the person they love. Faith often does.

A familiar hymn or the quiet comfort of a spiritual ritual can still bring recognition and connection even when other memories become harder to access.

That is one of the most meaningful things about faith in dementia care. In our blog, we also share how spiritual practices can help families find reassurance and strength in an emotionally difficult season:

Learn how faith and dementia intersect as families find comfort, strength and spiritual support when a loved one’s memory begins to fade.

08/22/2026

These ladies had a great time Crafting with Kathy!

🟣🟦 They made color stories!!

08/21/2026

There should really be more holidays dedicated to the people who know how to tell the best stories, give the best advice and spot nonsense from a mile away.

National Senior Citizens Day is a chance to celebrate the life experiences that make every community richer.

Let’s make today a celebration!

08/19/2026

An Alzheimer’s diagnosis changes the conversation fast.

What starts as concern about memory can quickly turn into bigger questions about how to prepare for next steps while a loved one can still participate in those choices.

Our free guide to legal and financial planning for those with Alzheimer’s disease is designed to help families take the next steps with more clarity, less confusion and a stronger sense of what should be addressed early.

Download our free guide:

Plan early to protect financial security and personal wishes. Key steps include organizing finances, updating legal documents and preparing for future care needs.

08/17/2026

Every family wants their loved one to feel known and supported.

That kind of recognition changes everything. It builds trust and helps a new place begin to feel like home. At Franciscan Ministries, our communities are designed around the belief that each resident’s story matters.

Read the blog:

Discover how senior living community connection helps residents feel known, valued and supported through meaningful relationships.

08/15/2026

Relaxation looks different for everyone.

Whether you enjoy relaxing with your favorite music, through prayer or finally sitting down after a long day and deciding the laundry can wait, National Relaxation Day is a good reminder that rest is not wasted time. It is part of caring for ourselves, and most of us could use a little more of it.

Tell us in the comments: What is your favorite way to relax?

08/11/2026

Moving a loved one is never just about boxes.

It is sorting through years of memories and trying to keep the whole process from becoming overwhelming. And while summer may be the busiest season for moving, that does not make it easier.

Our Downsizing & Moving Checklist was created to help families bring structure to a season that can feel anything but simple. With a clearer plan in place, it becomes easier to focus on what matters most: helping someone you love move forward with confidence.

Download the free checklist: https://heyor.ca/B5Rp8d

08/09/2026

National Book Lovers Day is the perfect excuse to celebrate the stories that stay with us: the novels we have read more than once, the devotionals we keep nearby and the books that still feel like old friends years later. Reading can spark imagination and open the door to great conversation across generations.

We’d love to hear from you: What book has stayed with you over the years, or what book would you recommend to everyone? Drop it in the comments below! 📚

08/07/2026

A good book does so much more than just fill an afternoon! Your favorite novel can transport you to another world and a different time, but it can also do wonders for your mental wellness.

Read our blog and dive into the benefits of reading:
https://heyor.ca/cgoppJ

The Franciscan Ministries team shares the many benefits that reading can provide for mental health and wellness.

08/05/2026

Come out and see us at the senior expo at Pontiac Park and Rec Center!