For one local senior, a rod and reel bring back a host of memories. Patricia McDonald, a 40-year member of the Women Anglers of Minnesota, is quite the fisherwoman. The 91-year- joined her friends at Elk Ridge, an Anthem Memory Care community, for a day of fishing on White Bear Lake with the help of Bear Boating Outings. The group offers fishing excursions for seniors, military, veterans and those with disabilities on White Bear Lake in MN.
Elk Ridge residents enjoyed an afternoon on White Bear Lake.
“We look for engaging activities to share with our residents that help them find purpose.,” said Laura Bidgood, life engagement director for Elk Ridge. “It’s important to remind residents experiencing dementia of joyful memories of the past. They can continue to express themselves through their hobbies and try new experiences.”
Elk Ridge is located at 1700 Beam Ave., Maplewood, MN.
Patricia McDonald, Elk Ridge resident, shares her fishing tips with friends from the memory care community.
About Anthem Memory Care
Anthem’s core purpose is to protect, engage, and love people living with memory loss and is committed to provide understanding and significance to people with Alzheimer’s disease and other types of dementia. Anthem, based in West Linn, Ore., operates and develops memory care communities in Arkansas, California, Colorado, Illinois, Kansas, Minnesota, Ohio, Tennessee and Wisconsin. The company’s website is AnthemMemoryCare.com.
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