The Madison Senior Living

04/27/2026

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 discuss the "Hand Under Hand" method used in dementia care. This approach is small, simple, and incredibly powerful for both caregivers and those they serve.

Join Elizabeth Thompson 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) and Charlie Johnson as they chat about dementia-related topics, including personal experiences, with the goal of helping family members and friends learn more about how to navigate the dementia journey. This podcast will offer support, information, and a sense of community to those affected by memory-related conditions, helping them navigate their journey with greater understanding.

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04/27/2026

04/27/2026

Funny how life comes full circle. 💫
A teacher once helped guide a student toward her path … and years later, that very same student became a teacher herself. Fast forward again decades later, and their paths cross in the most unexpected way—her former high school teacher is now her mom’s neighbor here at The Madison.
It’s a small world, but moments like this remind us just how meaningful those connections really are. ❤️

04/25/2026

What a beautiful day to take a trip to Cornerstone of Care formerly Ozanam for their annual plant sale.

04/25/2026

It’s Earth Month and we enjoyed an earth day conversation with Xavier Cortana. .

04/25/2026

This is Thelma and her beloved husband Dudley whom she misses so much. Dudley was a resident with us and he’s gone but never forgotten. We love you Dudley.

04/24/2026

At The Madison Senior Living, family engagement in Memory Care feels most meaningful when families can simply be present. Low-pressure events and regular communication help keep connection strong.

Read more:
https://themadisonseniorliving.com/blog/family-engagement-memory-care-madison-senior-living/

See how family engagement in Memory Care at The Madison Senior Living builds connection, comfort, and better resident outcomes.

04/24/2026

Thank you to all of our wonderful vendors for coming together for our first Wisdom & Wellness Fair in independent living. Thank you for providing education and resources to our residents and their families. You never know what the future brings and it’s best to be prepared. This was a really fun event! Thanks again! &wellnessfair

04/23/2026

Engage your loved ones with dementia! Listen to episode 59 for more tips and tricks.

04/22/2026

When you feel the need to change your apartment decor and your awaited amazon box arrives...YOU JUST WANNA SHOW THE WORLD THE BEAUTIFUL POP OF COLOR!!

04/22/2026

It was spring cleaning day at the Madison, everyone dressed in the spring cleaning attire, threw on the rubber gloves and scrubbed away! Our Executive Director & our Operations Coordinator were the most photogenic today 🥰