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Monday 7:30am - 5:30pm Tuesday 7:30am - 5:30pm Wednesday 7:30am - 5:30pm Thursday 7:30am - 5:30pm Friday 7:30am - 5:30pm

Black Hills Center for Aging

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We offer social activities, community outings, exercise, showers & personal cares.

We provide affordable daytime care and quality of life opportunities for those with who either cannot be left at home alone or who are in need of social interaction.

10/23/2026

We had such a nice time at Lil’ Harvester’s Pumpkin Patch yesterday. They are conveniently located across from Reptile Gardens!! Thanks to our staff for making sure ALL of our guests were able to attend!

10/11/2026

The day didn’t start out as planned, but it ended with seeing old friends, making new ones and making more progress on our “finishing touches” to our remodel.

Fountain Springs Church has the most generous, kind, compassionate and hard-working congregation. They have saved us hundreds of hours of work and thousands in expenses.

From the bottom of our hearts, we are so truly grateful to have Kelly Oakley and her amazing team supporting us!

10/09/2026

Thank you, Pete Lien & Sons for allowing us to present our Caregiving Workshop to your employees! Also, thank you Tomac & Tomac, PLLC for teaming up with us.

Figuring out the resources we have before you need them makes caregiving so much easier. 💜

If you have a group that would appreciate learning from us, give us a call! 605-791-0437

10/07/2026

🏡 Smart Moves: Downsizing, Home Sales, and the Next Steps

Are you or a loved one wondering what the future holds for your home, downsizing, or senior living options? You don't have to navigate it alone!

Join us at the Black Hills Center for Aging for an informative and supportive Lunch & Learn session. We’ll discuss practical strategies for downsizing, navigating home sales, and taking the next steps with confidence.

Guest Presenters:

Sheri Kelly with The Real Estate Group

Representatives from The Victorian Assisted Living

🗓 When: Monday, October 12th

⏰ Time: 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM

📍 Where: Black Hills Center for Aging, 1339 E. North Street (next to On the Border restaurant)

Come for the guidance, stay for the conversation (and lunch!), and get all your questions answered in a friendly, welcoming environment.

⚠️ Please Note: Space is limited, so RSVP is required to reserve your spot! Call us today 605.608.3341 or message our page to save your seat.

👉 Please share or tag someone who might find this helpful!

09/24/2026

Exciting news! Black Hills Center for Aging is now approved to administer Veteran Directed Care in partnership with the VA Medical Center of the Black Hills!

We’re proud to expand our support for Veterans and the people who care for them, and we look forward to serving our community through this new partnership.

Message us to learn more—and help spread the word by sharing this post!

09/22/2026

🧠 Understanding Dementia: The Filing Cabinet Analogy 🗄️

Ever wondered why a loved one with dementia remembers a childhood memory perfectly, but can’t recall what happened an hour ago?

A helpful way to understand how dementia affects the brain is to picture a filing cabinet.

Each folder inside holds something important—memories, names, daily appointments, skills, and life experiences. The cabinet is still there, but the filing system itself starts to break down.

Here is what happens inside that cabinet:

Misfiled: The information exists, but it’s stored in the wrong place.

Mislabeled: A memory comes up, but the details are mixed up or inaccurate.

Hard to Reach: The folder is still there, but access comes and goes or takes much longer to pull.

Missing: The information simply cannot be found.

💭 What This Looks Like in Real Life

Recognizing a familiar face instantly, but being unable to pull up their name.

Remembering an event from 30 years ago in vivid detail, but forgetting breakfast.

Feeling 100% confident about a fact that is actually incorrect.

💡 Why Reasoning Doesn’t Always Work
When someone with dementia insists on something that isn't true, they aren't ignoring logic or trying to be stubborn. From their perspective, they are simply reading the exact folder their brain handed them. They are doing their best to navigate with faulty or incomplete files.

When files are missing or out of place, it naturally causes anxiety, defensiveness, or a refusal of help. Insisting they are right is often just a defense mechanism against a world that feels increasingly confusing.

💛 The Key Takeaway
They aren't being difficult—they are working with a system that is no longer organizing information correctly.

A gentle way to frame this with a loved one or family member:

"It’s not about what you know. Sometimes, as the brain changes, the files just aren't where they used to be."

This simple perspective keeps dignity intact while opening the door to support.

Always see the person, not just the disease.

💙 Black Hills Center for Aging is here to support you and your family through every stage of the journey. Reach out to learn more about our local resources, educational programs, and caregiver support.

💬 Has this analogy helped you understand a loved one's experience? Share your thoughts or tag someone who might find this helpful today.

09/17/2026

Volunteer Day! 32 perennials (including many shrubs and a tree) were planted and 16 screens were replaced in just a few hours! What an efficient and generous grouo!! ❤️

09/17/2026

In the nonprofit world, having more work than helping hands—or funding—is an everyday struggle. And then a group like the amazing employees from First Interstate Bank shows up and reminds us how deeply supported we are by our community! 💕

We have a small but mighty team, and both of our beautiful buildings have been built and cared for through the generosity of our community. We truly couldn’t do what we do without our incredible volunteers.

Today, this wonderful crew helped us plant 32 perennials and shrubs, add a new tree, and replace 16 window screens. We also attempted to remove one giant, stubborn juniper bush—which may have inspired a few words I don’t use very often. 😳😂

To our new friends and longtime supporters: thank you for showing up, working hard, and sharing so much love with us. We are incredibly grateful! 💕

Address

4110 Winfield Street, 1339 E. North St
Rapid City, SD
57701

Opening Hours

Monday	7:30am - 5:30pm
Tuesday	7:30am - 5:30pm
Wednesday	7:30am - 5:30pm
Thursday	7:30am - 5:30pm
Friday	7:30am - 5:30pm

Telephone

+16057910436

Website

http://blackhillscfa.org/

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