Memory Care Newsletter February 2025
Satisfying the Cravings If you happen to walk in the door and pick up the smell of fresh baked cookie, it's probably coming from Aravilla’s cooking and baking class. With so many tasty treats that come from this class, there is no wonder as to why it [read more]
Memory Care Newsletter January 2025
Holidays at Aravilla We had a busy holiday season at Aravilla Sarasota. The month started off by going out to see the Christmas lights displayed around town. On the Tour of Lights, we admired the incredibly decorated neighborhoods complete with fake snow and a Candyland-themed house as [read more]
Making 2025 a Joyful and Fulfilling Year for Our Memory Care Residents
New Year, New Possibilities: Making 2025 a Joyful and Fulfilling Year for Our Memory Care Residents The start of a new year brings a sense of renewal and opportunity, and at Aravilla Sarasota we are embracing 2025 as a chance to create a joyful and fulfilling year for our [read more]
Memory Care Newsletter November 2024
Halloween Costume Party Halloween is one of our favorite holidays at Aravilla Sarasota. This year Diana made Chocolaty “ghost thow up” (a chexmix) to go with her green spooky eyeball and witch finger punch. Sounds crazy but I can assure you everyone loved it. It was delicious. [read more]
Memory Care Newsletter October 2024
Fall at Aravilla We may live in Florida, where the only leaves that change are the ones on our calendars, but that's not stopping us from getting our fall on. Decorations are out, and they're a vibrant mess of orange, red, brown, and yellow. Our team of [read more]
Memory Care Newsletter September 2024
Vegas Party at Aravilla We've had conversations about desirable vacation getaways, and some residents mentioned their love for Las Vegas. Since traveling to Las Vegas wasn't an option, we recreated the Vegas experience at Aravilla. Barb & Sumer pose with their prize money. We hosted a memorable [read more]
Memory Care Newsletter July 2024
Aravilla Adventures June was a month full of adventures! Our trips took us to many places around town. We boarded our bus for the “Mystery Bus Trip”. The bus took us sight seeing over the Ringling Causeway. We went to Hart’s Landing and saw many people fishing [read more]
Memory Care Newsletter June 2024
Celebrations at Aravilla May is one of our favorite months here at Memory Care Aravilla Sarasota. We had lots of birthdays and lots to celebrate throughout the month. We started off with our Cinco de Mayo celebration. As always, the decorations are all so vibrant and colorful. [read more]
Memory Care, Dementia Care, Alzheimer’s Care
The path to memory care is a deeply emotional journey for everyone involved. Learning, adjusting, and carefully navigating the challenges of supporting your loved one through memory loss and cognitive decline is a life changing experience. The challenges of home care and worries about safety gradually increase [read more]
Memory Care Newsletter May 2024
Aravilla Drum Circle Siesta Beach has their own drum circle. Why can’t we have one here at Aravilla? Well, we do now. We had our first drum circle this past month. Our friend Scott came over with all of his many drums for us to have fun [read more]
Memory Care Newsletter March 2024
Aravilla Superbowl Party This year’s Super Bowl was very exciting, no matter what team you were cheering for. Aravilla residents had a pregame party. Nataly made sure our decorations were very festive. We decorated with colorful football balloons and football field backgrounds. We also made our own [read more]
Activities, Games & Crafts for Seniors with Memory Disorders
Which types of activities, games, and crafts are best suited for seniors with memory disorders? When selecting activities, games, and crafts for seniors with memory disorders, it is essential to focus on those that are engaging and stimulating but also easy to follow. We want our seniors to have [read more]
Memory Care Newsletter December 2023
Tis the Season Holiday decorations are almost done. Our residents have been busy helping decorate our 6 Christmas trees and the rest of the building. They are all so pretty and different. Be sure to stop by and see all of them. We are ready for Christmas [read more]
Memory Care Newsletter November 2023
Halloween Costume Party Halloween is one of our favorite holidays at Aravilla. This year Diana made delicious vampire teeth donuts to go with her green spooky eyeball and witch finger punch. Sounds crazy but I can assure you everyone loved it. It was delicious. The party was [read more]
Memory Care Newsletter September 2023
Aravilla Shenanigans The weather is super hot this time of the year here in Florida. It has been almost impossible to do any outdoor activities. We are anxiously awaiting the cooler fall temperatures. We have kept cool with tasty treats. We have Sundaes on Sundays. Nataly puts [read more]
Memory Care Newsletter August 2023
Stay hydrated with us! These hot summer days put all of us at risk for dehydration. Water isn't just a refreshing thirst-quencher. It’s essential to almost all bodily functions, from lubricating our joints to pumping blood to our heart. Staying hydrated is a key part of maintaining [read more]
The Challenges of Home Care for a Senior with Memory Disorders
Caring for seniors with memory disorders at home can be a deeply compassionate yet challenging journey. As a caregiver for your loved one you may become increasingly worried about their safety, as memory disorders can lead to confusion and wandering, requiring constant vigilance to prevent accidents and promote [read more]
Memory Care Newsletter July 2023
Aravilla Adventures Have you been out with us lately? Come and join us on one of our outings. We have 2 weekly outings, the Lunch Bunches are always super fun! On Wednesdays we go to restaurants all over town. There is no telling where you might spot the [read more]
Memory Care Newsletter June 2023
Celebrations at Aravilla Memory Care We kicked off the month of May by celebrating Cinco de Mayo. We look forward to this every year because the decorations are so festive. Residents wore big sombreros to the party. Diana bought colorful piñata for us to break. Our friend Al [read more]
Memory Care Newsletter May 2023
Forget Me Not Ministry Forget Me Not Ministries is actively engaged in making the love of God a reality and available to all regardless of their station in life. This nondenominational ministry is unique in it's ability to bring the Word and the love of God to those [read more]
Seniors Need to Stay Active
At any age, being physically active offers great support for brain health, managing weight, strengthening muscles and bones, and emotional wellbeing. Staying active can not only increase our ‘life-span’ but expand our ‘health-span’. As we age, regular physical activity is one of the most important tools we can utilize [read more]
Memory Care Newsletter April 2023
St. Patrick's Day St. Patrick's Day celebrations were held at Aravilla last month. Diana and Nataly decorated with green and gold balloons and centerpieces. We had necklaces and hats that were passed around for all to wear. Residents enjoyed the day with yummy and festive cupcakes. They were [read more]
Memory Care Newsletter March 2023
Aravilla Valentine's This past month we celebrated Valentines Day all month long. We started off the month with decorating. We had beautiful heart garlands and decorations that we placed throughout the building. We also put up decorations that we made ourselves. Having all the resident hands-on deck turned [read more]
Memory Care Newsletter February 2023
Satisfying the Cravings If you happen to walk in the door and pick up the smell of fresh baked cookie, it's probably coming from Aravilla’s cooking class. With so many tasty treats that come from this class, there is no wonder as to why it is a crowd [read more]
Creating Joyful Moments & NEW Happy Memories
Memory Care communities are places where residents, caregivers, family members, and friends come together as an extended family and create joyful moments and new happy memories. Especially after the challenges and separation many of us felt during the past few years, it is more important than ever to highlight [read more]