Category: Memory Care Support

Caring for someone living with dementia requires compassion, patience, education, and support. During a recent podcast interview, Elizabeth Thompson discussed one of the most difficult but critically important topics in...

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...

As we age, it’s natural to notice small changes in memory or thinking. Forgetting a name momentarily or misplacing keys can be part of normal aging. However, certain changes may...

Dementia impacts far more than memory; it affects how a person moves, communicates, thinks, and engages with the world around them. As the condition progresses, everyday tasks can become more...

In a recent conversation with Elizabeth Thompson, Arrow’s Senior Regional Director of Memory Care, we explored the final four of The Eight “A’s” of Dementia and how understanding them can...

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...

Conversations about dementia often come with uncertainty and concern, especially for families noticing changes in a loved one. In a recent episode of Thoughtful Connections: A Memory Care Podcast, Elizabeth...

When families ask, “Is dementia hereditary?” the short answer is yes, to a degree. But it’s far more nuanced than simply inheriting a “dementia gene.” Understanding how genetics play into...