Meth-Wick resident Don Johnson, a veteran of the United States Navy, was recently recognized by the Cedar Rapids- and Iowa City-area Veterans Affairs (VA) in honor of his 107th birthday. The event was held on May 22nd at Meth-Wick Community, where Johnson was presented with a plaque with a special coin from the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, …
You’ve had an empty nest for a while now and you can finally see your golden years coming into focus. If your current home and lifestyle are not what you envision when your daily life shifts into retirement mode, it’s a good idea to start doing your research now into the best place to retire …
Painting, gardening, tapping to the beat of the music, decorating a cake—all activities our memory care residents at Arbor Place enjoyed in their younger days. Today, thanks to a new therapeutic game system, they can interact with those familiar experiences in a safe environment that encourages physical, social and cognitive engagement. The Tovertafel is an …
An update from Robin Mixdorf, CEO, Meth-Wick Community Spring is here! As are some new developments on our staff and campus. Here’s a round-up of the latest news from Meth-Wick Community. Exciting Leadership Changes Our Director of Operations Teresa Dusil has been “retired” for some time now but we can finally remove the …
Anyone with a loved one affected by Alzheimer’s or dementia knows that people suffering from cognitive losses have distinctive needs. These needs don’t always fit under the umbrella of traditional assisted or nursing care. That’s why dementia care is unique among Meth-Wick Community’s styles of living. Meth-Wick has offered dedicated memory care services at our …
By 2030, all baby boomers will be over the age of 65. What does the growing senior population mean for the future of dementia care? The number of people who suffer from dementia will increase as the large “baby boom” generation crosses over into retirement age. Dementia is not a specific diagnosis but rather a …
When Eryn Cronbaugh was hired in 2001, Meth-Wick Community was in the midst of a mindset shift. Looking to the future, CEO Robin Mixdorf and the board of directors decided Meth-Wick should focus on being a wellness campus with options for care. Eryn, the first therapeutic recreation degreed candidate to hold her position, was tasked …
After 60 years of helping couples and individuals transition to senior living, Meth-Wick Community has noticed a trend. If there’s any hesitation from one half of a couple, it’s often the husband. But they also tend to be the happiest once they are settled into their new home at Meth-Wick. Today we meet two residents …
The Independence Plus style of living at Meth-Wick sits between independent living and assisted living on our spectrum of care options. It’s for residents who prefer to live independently but also have the option to choose services to help with housekeeping, meals, maintenance, etc. when they need it. Read on to learn more about Independence …
The open enrollment period for Medicare coverage runs from October 15 to December 7, 2022. This is the annual period when existing Medicare beneficiaries can make changes and update their plans for 2023. Changes made during this period go into effect on January 1, 2023. Who can make changes during Medicare open enrollment? During the …
