Blog
We believe in sharing stories, insights, and resources that inspire connection, education, and joy. Our blog is designed to keep families, team members, and community partners informed and engaged—from tips on navigating memory care, to highlights of special events, to heartwarming stories from our residents and team. We invite you to explore, learn, and celebrate alongside us as we continue to honor lives with compassion, innovation, and love.

Why are Intergenerational Relationships Important?
A couple of our residents at Azura of Brookfield had the opportunity to volunteer with the Pewaukee School District, reading books to a group of young children. The smiles on

Sundowning in Dementia: Symptoms, Causes, and How Caregivers Can Help
If you have ever cared for someone with Alzheimer’s disease or another form of dementia, you may have noticed a troubling pattern: as the late afternoon fades into evening, your

Losing Someone Twice: Understanding Ambiguous Loss in Dementia
When someone you love is living with dementia, grief often begins long before their passing. This type of grief — known as ambiguous loss — is one of the most painful and

Marquette Nursing Students Participate in Dementia Simulation Hosted by Azura
By Andrew Goldstein | Manager, Marketing and Communication Sophomore Molly Milos couldn’t stand the sound coming from her over-ear headphones. “There were doors slamming and siren noises playing in the headphones,” Milos says. “That was pretty

Dancing and Dementia Prevention
When researchers set out to discover which leisure activities could protect the aging brain, one finding caught virtually everyone off guard: regular dancing reduced the risk of dementia by 76

Understanding Frontotemporal Dementia: A Comprehensive Guide to Symptoms, Causes, and Diagnosis
When actor Bruce Willis’s family publicly shared his diagnosis of frontotemporal dementia (FTD) in 2023, it brought global attention to a condition that millions of people had never heard of.