Writing As Legacy

During World War II, when the German army invaded the Netherlands, Jewish citizens were fully aware of the dangers and many made plans to escape. Emmanuel Wynperle lived with his wife Elsa and four children (Nathan, Corrie, Manda, and Rosalie) in Sittard, located in...

Activities for People with Dementia

A dementia diagnosis can slowly, and sometimes quickly, alter your loved one’s ability to do things they once loved. You may even find it hard to interact with them because you feel like you don’t know them anymore. But your time together can still be valuable and...

Brookcrest Employee Profile: Ginger Popma

Since she was a little girl, Ginger Popma dreamt of becoming a nurse. But she could not have imagined the passion she would develop for her career or the amazing family she would create during her 14 years serving residents at Brookcrest. Ginger began her Sunset...

Open to God’s Leading

Mary Meyers was a true entrepreneur. The Meyers family lived on the eastern banks of West Alton, Missouri, along the Mississippi River. Alton, Illinois was across the river with a connecting bridge between. The Meyers operated a service station and restaurant for...

The Best Decision

“Although it was the best decision I could make, letting my husband, Pete, be cared for at Brookcrest was not easy.” – Marge Salamone With your help, people needing dementia care at Sunset will continue to call Sunset their home. Pete was well-liked. He loved...