Youth, seniors with dementia join in Unplugged Play Day

From left, Galilee Estrada, Eugene McCabe, Ford Porter, Landon Wetherbee and Brenda Boyd take part in Unplugged Day, where fourth graders from Cole Canyon Elementary School visited older adults at Vineyard Place. Valley News/Courtesy photo
MURRIETA – Vineyard Place residents in Murrieta enjoy a visit with Cole Canyon Elementary fourth graders for a day of unplugged fun.Residents at Vineyard Place, an Anthem Memory Care community, took a day off for some old-fashioned fun. They celebrated the winter doldrums with a day of games and a mini horse race at the community located at 24325 Washington Ave. in Murrieta.“Our seniors are energized by spending time with the youngest generation. It’s a great way to show them how to unplug and experience joy,” Chris Balmes, life engagement director for Vineyard Place, said. “We hope new friendships will result from their time together.”Anthem’s core purpose is to protect, engage and love people living with memory loss and is committed to provide understanding and
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