Kentfield, CA (03/31/17) – The King of Rock and Roll may have left the building, but WindChime of Marin had the next best thing when Entertainer Michael Bartle – The Pretender – joined us for a special evening honoring three of our residents who celebrated birthdays in the month of March, all over the age of ninety! WindChime regularly has … Read More
Kentfield, CA (02/25/2017) – “O Brasil é lindo maravilhoso!” Yes, Brazil is wonderfully marvelous, and residents and guests of WindChime of Marin found that out firsthand during our recent Vibrant Life®Carnaval Party. With beautiful dancers Zoila and Dominique from the Aquarela Brazilian Dance Ensemble and live music from Wallace Leite and Diogo Sabre of the Pure Brazil Band, we were … Read More
Kentfield, CA (January 10, 2017) – Students from the San Domenico School Service Club visited Windchime residents again, and brought their musical talents and youthful energy with them to brighten a rain-soaked morning. Despite the raging storm and an unexpected fire alarm at Windchime our visit today was really sweet. Gail wrote a special message for us: “Valdete, the Activity … Read More
San Rafael, CA (January 3, 2017) – Our friends at the Memory Care Café welcomed us to their monthly Bocce tournament at the Marin Bocce Federation in San Rafael. For those unaware of this wonderful organization, The Memory Care Café organizes informal meetings and social outings for people with ‘forgetfulness’ (Early-stage Alzheimer’s/dementia) and their care partners in San Francisco, Marin … Read More
Kentfield, CA (December 2016) – Christmas was special at Windchime of Marin this year. Residents were active with making Christmas cookies, constructing Christmas ornaments, creating wall decorations, decorating the Christmas trees and singing Christmas carols. A special thanks goes out to our wonderful volunteers who help us stay connected to the community. There are many new and exciting programs coming … Read More
Kentfield, CA (December 2016) – According to the American Dental Association’s website, “Patients with severe cognitive impairment, including dementia, are at increased risk for caries [cavities], periodontal disease, and oral infection because of decreased ability to engage in self-care. Education of the caregiver, as well as the patient, is an important part of the prevention and disease management phase of … Read More
Innovative Program Begins at the Community Kentfield, CA (April 2016) Windchime of Marin, a local memory care community knows well that living a vibrant life at any age is a life worth living. Now the senior living community is taking the idea a step further by making it easier for residents to be vibrant with its new Vibrant Life® program … Read More
Kentfield, CA (February 12, 2015) In recent years, research has shown that music is a proven therapy for those suffering from Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia. Recently WindChime of Marin, a memory care community specializing in the care of residents with Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia, underwent a campaign to bring music to each resident’s ears. With … Read More
