5 Types of Dementia & Current Treatment
Dementia is a term used to describe a range of conditions that affect the brain and cause a decline in cognitive function. It is a progressive disease that usually affects people over…
March 13, 2023
The Seven Stages of Dementia
Associated with the progression of dementia are seven stages describing the effects of the disease and the individual's mental state. These seven stages are important to learn about and recognize because they…
January 17, 2023
The 5 Most Important Benefits of Our Home Plus
A home plus is a “residence or facility caring for not more than 12 individuals … who … need personal care or supervised nursing care to help with limitations in activities of…
January 2, 2023
An Eye-Opening Glimpse of a 24-Hour Day in the Life, Strategically Scheduled to Benefit our Residents
Keepsake Kottage has a unique schedule that benefits the residents in functioning according to their needs. Our owner, Kari Cameron, created this schedule after working many years as a CNA and CMA…
December 27, 2022
Seasons of Life
By Abby Fike LPN Stepping into fall, the anticipation of cooler weather, orange and yellow leaves, and pumpkin flavored everything starts to arise. Another season comes and goes just like any other…
September 9, 2022
Charlie House Grand Opening
Keepsake Kottage Homeplus is proud to announce that its fifth house is opening in August! Charlie house is the fifth Keepsake Kottage Home, opening August 15th of 2022. Keepsake Kottage opened with…
August 1, 2022
The History of Our Homeplus
By Abby Fike Keepsake Kottage was founded in 2013 with only one house on the Westside of Wichita Kansas. Through the years, Keepsake Kottage has expanded to now four homes across Wichita,…
June 13, 2022
The Importance of Infection Control
By: Abby Fike LPN Infection control plays an essential part in staying healthy and preventing illness. Infection control minimizes the risk of infection and is vitally important in any healthcare setting. The…
April 28, 2022
Dementia and Alzheimers
Written by: Abby Fike LPN Dementia and Alzheimers are two terms that are often used interchangeably. Even though they are similar and related to each other, they are not the same. According…
April 21, 2022
Benefits of Local Long-Term Care
Sometimes, helping a loved one seek out assisted living can feel like saying goodbye. They’ll likely be leaving their home, life will look different, and it’s a big change for everyone involved. Choosing a local long-term care option can help this move feel less like a farewell and more like the next exciting chapter in your loved one’s story. Here are just a few benefits of choosing local long-term care.
April 13, 2022