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Is Grandpa’s Dementia Alzheimer’s?

Grandma’s forgetting faces. Grandpa’s mixing words. And you’re starting to worry. Could it be Alzheimer’s? Maybe. But it could also be a different kind of dementia. And understanding possibilities can get them the proper help they need—possibly soon enough to slow down the damage. At Frontida Assisted Living, like Fond du Lac's Adelaide Place, we…
When Dementia ISN'T Alzheimer's

When Dementia ISN’T Alzheimer’s: Vascular and Lewy Body Dementias

50 million people worldwide have dementia, and 60-70% of those have Alzheimer’s. Meaning…. Do the math. 30-40% have something else. As we discussed in defining Alzheimer’s, dementia and Alzheimer’s are not synonymous. Dementia is the animal, and Alzheimer’s is one breed. At Frontida Assisted Living, we provide professional and caring assisted living and memory care…
Understanding the Pre-Assessment--What the Nurses Ask and Why They Need to Know

Understanding the Pre-Assessment: What Nurses Ask and Need to Know

A nurse is coming to pre-screen Dad, checking to see if he can move into assisted living, and you’re on pins and needles. What will the nurse be looking for? And why can’t assisted living facilities just take everyone? Don’t worry, it’s not about creating some exclusive club. It’s about making sure that particular assisted living facility is…
Recognizing Memory Loss

Recognizing Memory Loss

We all forget things now and then. Walk into a room and have no idea why we’re there. Can’t find the bill we just had in our hand. Search 10 minutes for glasses only to find them sitting squarely on our nose. It happens. But looking at Mom, you’re starting to worry. Something seems off, and you…
Love You Forever--Robert MunschHow to Beat Caregiver Burnout

The Survival Guide to Help You Overcome Caregiver Burnout

You know that beautiful page in Robert Munsch’s picture book Love You Forever when the man drives across town, literally picks his mother up, and rocks her back and forth? Makes you cry every time, doesn’t it? Of course. After all, the woman put up with everything you ever did (like flushing her watch down…
Understanding Assisted Living Lingo so you can speak it like an expert

How to Speak Assisted Living Lingo like an Expert

You know how it goes. Every organization has a special jargon. A “speak-ese.” Their words have unique connotations, and, because everyone there uses those words, they understand the meaning, and jobs get done. Assisted living is no different. As an organization that is carefully regulated, Assisted Living has a lingo that keeps everyone on the…
5 things to know about assisted living in a pandemic

5 Things to Know When Deciding On Assisted Living During a Pandemic

If there’s one thing COVID-19 has done, it’s made us think about the health of our seniors. Who they’re coming in contact with, how they’re getting their necessities, and how isolated they are—for good and for bad. We’ve wondered about our neighbors. Our parents. Ourselves. And since no one (to date) has created an invisible…

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Each lifestyle at Riverwood is thoughtfully designed to meet your individual needs, always centered around comfort, community, and connection.

Assisted Living

We can make life a little easier. Our assisted living lifestyle offers the right amount of help with daily activities, so our residents can focus on doing what makes them happy.

Memory Care

In a caring, nurturing environment, everyone should feel understood and supported. Our memory care program honors everyone’s journey while creating meaningful opportunities for connection and engagement every day. 

Respite Care

Our respite care program offers a short-term stay option that’s perfect for trying out the community, recovering after a hospital visit, or giving caregivers the time to rest and recharge. It’s support when you need it, how you need it.

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As part of the Frontida family, you’ll be surrounded by a team that believes in trust, purpose, and the power of compassion to make a difference, right here in Wisconsin Dells.

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