Category: Healthy Aging

Recently, Thoughtful Connections was joined by a live student audience at the Haidee and Allen Wild Center for the Arts on the campus of Cottey College in Nevada, MO. The...

When most people hear the word Montessori, they think of education – bright, engaging classrooms where children learn through hands-on exploration and discovery. What many don’t realize is these same...

At Arrow Senior Living, the wellbeing of residents is supported not just by compassionate caregivers, but by smart, evidence-based innovation. In 2023, Arrow proudly partnered with Inspiren, a groundbreaking senior-living...

Anna couldn’t find her keys. Again. She checked the hook by the door, searched her purse, and looked on the desk but came up empty-handed every time. Finally, she found...

More than 42 million Americans identify as lonely. Of course, we’re all lonely from time to time. And a few days of loneliness aren’t necessarily problematic, but when loneliness becomes...

Elizabeth Thompson is a Certified Dementia Practitioner (CDP), Certified Montessori Dementia Care Professional (CMDCP), Positive Approach to Care Trainer (PAC), Certified Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia Care Trainer (CADDCT). Dementia is...

Join us for Mental Health Month, where we go beyond surviving and focus on THRIVING! In today’s installation, we are focusing on breathing exercises for our mental health. According to...

With summertime comes sunshine, and with sunshine comes heat. While it’s all fun and games when enjoying the beautiful weather, the sunshine also puts you at a greater risk for...