Category: Senior Living

Choosing a “Word of the Year” is more than just a fun tradition—it’s a powerful tool for focus and growth at Vitalia Mentor. A single word can serve as a guiding principle, shaping decisions, inspiring actions, and uniting teams around a shared purpose. By reflecting on the word selected for the year, we gain insight […]

In this episode of ‘Thoughtful Connections: A Memory Care Podcast’ LIVE from the Haidee and Allen Wild Center for the Arts at Cottey College⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ in Nevada, Missouri, Elizabeth and Charlie welcome special guest, Julia Baechle with EmpowerMe Wellness, for an after episode Q&A session. Join Elizabeth Thompson Certified Dementia Practitioner (CDP), Certified Montessori Dementia Care Professional […]

In this episode of ‘Thoughtful Connections: A Memory Care Podcast’ LIVE from the Haidee and Allen Wild Center for the Arts at⁠⁠⁠⁠Cottey College⁠⁠⁠⁠ in Nevada, Missouri, Elizabeth and Charlie contemplate “The Top Eight Questions We are Asked” about dementia, followed by easy-to understand explanations and answers. Join Elizabeth Thompson Certified Dementia Practitioner (CDP), Certified Montessori Dementia […]

Building a Sense of Belonging As Resident Experience Director at Arrow Senior Living, I’ve seen firsthand how a strong sense of community transforms senior living from a place to stay into a place to truly thrive. Building connections among residents, team members, and even the surrounding neighborhood isn’t just a nice-to-have, it is essential for […]

Listen above or click here! LIVE from the Haidee and Allen Wild Center for the Arts at Cottey College⁠⁠ in Nevada, Missouri. In this episode of ‘Thoughtful Connections: A Memory Care Podcast’ Elizabeth and Charlie talk about the helpful Tools and Props used in Memory Care Neighborhoods. Join Elizabeth Thompson Certified Dementia Practitioner (CDP), Certified Montessori […]

On today’s episode of Arrow Nicely News for September 26, 2025: Watch “Separate is Never Equal: Sylvia Mendez & Her Family’s Fight for Desegregation,” by Duncan Tonatiuh, as read by Steve Russell of The Crestone Senior Living here: https://youtu.be/-flSprC73Sk