Lights for Lyngblomsten: The Joy of Giving

Care center resident grateful for Lyngblomsten

For nearly 15 years, Ann Murphy has called the Lyngblomsten campus home and says she wouldn’t want to be anywhere else. 

Ann moved into the Lyngblomsten Apartments in 2005 and now resides in the Lyngblomsten Care Center after a stay in transitional care.  These days, she can be found chatting and laughing with her tablemates during meals and spending quiet time in her room.  Her health can prevent her from joining in on activities offered on her floor, but she’s happy others have the opportunity to partake.

As her needs have changed, she says Lyngblomsten has been with her every step of the way with high-quality care and friendly service.

“Every night, I tell God I am thankful for bringing me here, and I also ask Him to bless everyone that has any connection with Lyngblomsten—inside and out,” she said.  “It’s a fantastic place.”

Couple finds new family of support through The Gathering

For the past 61 years of their marriage, John and Evelynne Thompson have walked beside one another through life’s joys and challenges.  In recent years, that has included navigating John’s diagnoses of Alzheimer’s disease and Parkinson’s disease.

The pair connected with Lyngblomsten as part of their memory loss journey.  2nd Half with Lyngblomsten offers services and resources for older adults with memory loss and their caregivers.

One of these services is The Gathering group respite program, which gives John the opportunity to engage with others while providing short break for Evelynne.

 “The volunteers do a wonderful job,” John said.  “They’ll help you with whatever you need; they’re always right there.”

 “You feel like you’re family,” Evelynne added.  “When I go there to drop him off or pick him up, they’re very caring.”

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