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    Why Familiar Routines Create Peace in Care

    Familiar Routines in Dementia Care for Daily Comfort For individuals living with memory loss, every day can bring a series of unfamiliar moments. Faces

  • Senior resident engaging in sensory memory activities with Sweetbriar village care team in Springfield Oregon

    Memory-Boosting Activities with a Sensory Focus

    Sensory Memory Activities in Dementia Care When a loved one is living with memory loss, moments of connection can feel both precious and rare.

  • Sweetbriar Villa Featured in Eugene Magazine

    We’re proud to share that Sweetbriar Villa was recently featured in Eugene Magazine’s “Health & Wellness” section. The article, “Making the Move: Transitioning Loved Ones

  • Older adults smiling with the team at Sweetbriar Villa in Springfield, Oregon, showing the supportive environment and asking “what is assisted care”?

    What Is Assisted Care? How It Differs from Assisted Living

    When you start exploring care options for an aging loved one, the terminology can quickly feel overwhelming. Terms like assisted care and assisted living

  • Older couple sitting together smiling in their assisted care apartment at SweetBriar Villa, Springfield, OR.

    How Assisted Living Supports Couples with Different Needs

    How Sweetbriar Villa Assisted Care Supports Couples with Different Needs Long-term relationships often involve learning how to support one another through life’s many transitions,

  • The 10 Absolutes of Dementia Caregiving

    The 10 Absolutes of Dementia Caregiving

    Alzheimer’s is a progressive form of dementia that affects nearly 7 million Americans and their families. As Alzheimer’s progresses, providing care can be both emotionally and physically

  • The Family Meeting at Sweetbriar Villa Springfield OR

    The Family Meeting

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  • Senior Couple searching on How to Pay for Senior Living

    How can I help my loved one pay for senior living?

    This post is for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial advice. Consult a financial advisor.   Choosing the right senior living community for a

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