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Gardening is potentially a “long-term” memory for Rock Creek residents with dementia. It was a way of life for many residents. Iowa does have very cold winters, but we have great soil and rarely are in a drought. Gardening can bring back many memories for our friends. From suckering tomatoes to snapping beans, gardening targets […]

“In January 2020, the Board of Directors of the AVA: America’s Walking Club, declared the first seven days of April to be “National Walking Week” which would include the traditional “National Walking Day” sponsored by the American Heart Association from 2007 to 2019.” At Rock Creek Senior Living in Ankeny, IA, we strive to make […]

National Mom and Pop Small Business Owner Day celebrates small business owners every year on March 29th. Our economy couldn’t run without small, locally owned mom and pop businesses. Not only do they provide jobs, they also create economic growth, have positive influences on local communities, and make our communities diverse and vibrant.  Here at […]

My name is Jenna Larson, and I’m the memory care director at Rock Creek Ankeny Senior Living. In honor of Women’s History Month, I want to take a moment to celebrate Mary, one of our neighborhood residents!  Mary was an early childhood educator at a local college. She divorced in the 1980s, but was a […]

Women’s History Month is a celebration of women’s contributions to history, culture, and society in the United States. The 2022 theme is “Women Providing Healing, Promoting Hope.”   No theme could be more fitting for the amazing women of Rock Creek Senior Living. Despite the old stereotype, senior living is a place of healing and hope […]

I believe the Neosonic Hearing Amplifier is a hearing loss device that would allow for better quality conversations between residents and their loved ones. Being able to hear greatly improves their quality of life. No resident wants to be left out wondering what is being said. This technology allows them to communicate with loved ones, […]