Category: Dementia Resources

This episode of ‘Thoughtful Connections: A Memory Care Podcast’ was recorded LIVE from the Haidee and Allen Wild Center for the Arts, at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Cottey College⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ in Nevada, Missouri.Charlie and Elizabeth analyze “Triggers and De-escalation,” providing the most common triggers for those living with dementia and the key strategies for de-escalating from the moment.Join Elizabeth Thompson Certified […]

This episode of ‘Thoughtful Connections: A Memory Care Podcast’ was recorded LIVE from the Haidee and Allen Wild Center for the Arts, at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Cottey College⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ in Nevada, Missouri. Elizabeth and Charlie explain the empathic communication approach of “Validation Therapy.” Examples are provided, shifting the dynamic of caregiving from confrontation to collaboration. Join Elizabeth Thompson Certified Dementia […]

This episode of ‘Thoughtful Connections: A Memory Care Podcast’ was recorded LIVE from the Haidee and Allen Wild Center for the Arts, at⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Cottey College⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ in Nevada, Missouri. Elizabeth and Charlie help us understand “Vision Changes in Dementia” and how the brain processes visual information. The visual challenges people with dementia face are also discussed. Join […]

Thoughtful Connections is Arrow Senior Living’s Memory Care podcast featuring conversations about dementia care, Alzheimer’s support, and practical guidance for dementia caregivers. Join Elizabeth Thompson, Certified Dementia Practitioner, Certified Montessori Dementia Care Professional, Positive Approach to Care Trainer, and Certified Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia Care Trainer, and Charlie Johnson as they discuss dementia-related topics and […]

This episode of ‘Thoughtful Connections: A Memory Care Podcast’ was recorded LIVE from the Haidee and Allen Wild Center for the Arts, at⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Cottey College⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ in Nevada, Missouri. Charlie and Elizabeth discuss “Wandering and Hoarding” as it relates to dementia care. The possible causes for each are explained as are supportive caregiver responses. Join Elizabeth Thompson Certified […]

This episode of ‘Thoughtful Connections: A Memory Care Podcast’ was recorded LIVE from the Haidee and Allen Wild Center for the Arts, at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Cottey College⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ in Nevada, Missouri. Elizabeth and Charlie address multiple questions from Cottey College students in a “Panel Discussion on the topics of Aging, Senior Living, Dementia, and Memory Care.” Join Elizabeth Thompson […]