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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 Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia Care Trainer, Certified Montessori Dementia Care Professional Trainer, Dementia Capable Care Specialist, and Positive Approach to Care® Certified Independent Trainer, alongside Charlie […]

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 make “The Importance of Hydration” easy to swallow with excellent information on how hydration affects everything from brain function, mood, mobility, and digestion.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 Art of Redirecting” in dementia care. This technique gently shifts a person’s attention away from something distressing and guides them to something calming.Join Elizabeth […]

On today’s episode of Arrow Nicely News for April 10, 2026:

At Vitalia North Royalton, we love small businesses. And honestly, if we’re being real, most large businesses started out as a small business at some point. Even Arrow Senior Living, our management company, began as a small business called Turn-Around Solutions. The original vision was simple: step into a community for 6–12 months, get everything […]

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 […]

At Vitalia North Royalton, our employees are the heart and soul of our community. Every day, you bring kindness, laughter, and dedication that create a warm, welcoming environment where our residents feel at home and continue to thrive. Leading With Gratitude As the Business Office Director, one of the most rewarding parts of my role […]

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 […]

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 […]