Local care facility uses wedding dresses to help residents exercise their memories.

Posted 7/22/2014

When:

Tuesday, July 22^nd

Photo Op/Interviews: 12:45pm

Where:

American Lutheran Homes Menomonie

915 East Elm Avenue, Menomonie, WI

Interview:

Deb Haugrose

Director of Activities

Menomonie- Wedding Season is here and residents at American Lutheran Homes Menomonie will get to take a special walk down memory lane when they see vintage wedding dresses and photos from the past. In recent studies, medical professionals found seniors who are at risk or dealing with dementia can be helped with the use of “triggers” from the past. It helps them talk about and relive their special experiences. Not only will residents get to see vintage wedding dresses and a tuxedo exhibit, but there will also be a wedding dance complete with delicious wedding cake.

Please join us for this special day as we celebrate the special ties around marriage and family.

American Lutheran Homes Menomonie has been proudly serving our neighbors since 1966.

American Lutheran Communities has been helping our friends and neighbors in communities all over the western Wisconsin since 1949. The non-profit organization specializes in rehabilitation, assisted living and skilled nursing at American Lutheran Communities - Menomonie and Autumn Village Assisted Living in Menomonie and American Lutheran Communities - Mondovi and Hillview Senior Living located in Mondovi.