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What Community Means at Vitalia Montrose As Resident Services Director at Vitalia Montrose, I’ve seen how a strong sense of community transforms senior living. It turns a place to stay into a place where people truly thrive. Building connections among residents, team members, and the surrounding neighborhood isn’t just helpful — 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 […]

In this episode of Thoughtful Connections: A Memory Care Podcast, Elizabeth and Charlie talk about the things we should never do or say to someone living with dementia. Episode 57, Things to NEVER Do or Say, is available this link. Remember to subscribe and leave a review!   For a complete listing of Thoughtful Connections podcasts go to this link. Subscribe to […]

Creating a Warm Welcome In senior living, it is often the everyday moments of kindness and connection that make the greatest impact on a resident’s quality of life. A warm smile, a kind word, encouragement to join an event, or simply taking the time to listen helps residents feel cared for, valued, and truly at […]

On today’s episode of Arrow Nicely News: Watch “A Bystander Intervention Conversation” here: https://youtu.be/p85wgNSgBhU Watch “Office Hours with Arrow: Building Safer Communities Through Action” here: https://www.linkedin.com/events/officehourswitharrow-buildingsa7378463868995457024/theater/

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