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Windchime of Marin

WindChime is the perfect size to offer unique and person-centered care to make every resident feel truly at home.

WindChime of Marin is a boutique senior living community located in beautiful Kentfield, California, that specializes in serving individuals living with memory loss. We focus on memory care, so we are entirely devoted to providing a safe, yet vibrant atmosphere for our residents.

10/28/2025

Living Vibrantly Every Day: “Be Inspired” at WindChime of Marin

At WindChime of Marin, our Vibrant Life® wellness program is designed to empower each resident to create a daily rhythm filled with purpose, meaning, and joy. One of the seven core pillars—“Be Inspired”—focuses on nurturing the spirit, fostering deeper connections to beliefs, creativity, and personal reflection. We believe that senior living should transcend routine; it should stir the heart, awaken the soul, and feed the spirit through activities and experiences crafted to bring inspiration into everyday life.

10/24/2025

Should you bring your loved one home from memory care this holiday season? The answer might surprise you.
Host Dawn Platt shares why your loved one isn't keeping score of traditions—and what they truly need instead. From managing overstimulation to creating meaningful moments that don't require perfection, this episode will help you plan celebrations that work for everyone.
Connection over perfection. That's what the holidays are really about.
Listen now: https://thedisappearingmind.com/the-disappearing-mind-podcast/episode-library/planning-holidays-with-dementia-a-caregivers-guide-to-guilt-free-celebrations

10/21/2025

Meet Our Executive Director: Lauren Cottman

At WindChime of Marin, we value the highest standard of committment and compassion memory care. With more than 16 years of expertise in the senior living industry, our Executive Director, Lauren Cottman has supported communities across the Bay Area and Sonoma County with her knowledge, compassion, and leadership. Having previously served as our Resident Services Director, Lauren knows firsthand the special culture at WindChime and is eager to continue making a positive impact on residents, families, and team members alike.

10/17/2025

Not all memory care is created equal—and what worked 20 years ago isn't enough for today's residents.
In this week's episode, guest Maggie Mariello, a memory care director with over 25 years of experience, shares the shocking story of a man who failed at three communities before finally thriving. The difference? A science-based program that understood his life story, not just his diagnosis.
If you're touring memory care communities right now, this episode will change the questions you ask.

Listen now: https://bit.ly/4ndXh3A

10/14/2025

Why WindChime of Marin Feels Like Home

When a parent moves into WindChime of Marin, families often wonder what to expect. Choosing a memory care community is an emotional decision, but from the very beginning, the staff works to make the transition easier. Every team member shows genuine compassion, patience, and understanding.

10/10/2025

In this week's episode, guest Mary opens up about losing her mom to vascular dementia—and the painful truth that grief happens twice.
Once when they change into someone you don't recognize. And again when they're gone.
From devastating accusations to one precious Christmas miracle, Mary's story speaks to every caregiver who's carried guilt or felt relief mixed with heartbreak.

Listen now: https://thedisappearingmind.com/the-disappearing-mind-podcast/episode-library/losing-her-twice-grieving-a-mother-through-dementia-and-death

10/07/2025

WindChime of Marin: A Guide to the Application Process

Choosing a memory care community is one of the most important decisions a family can make. At WindChime of Marin, located in Kentfield, California, the process begins with getting to know the community itself. From the moment you reach out, the staff takes time to explain the services, amenities, and philosophy of care that make WindChime unique.

10/03/2025

Your loved one with dementia could be the perfect target for scammers. In this week's episode of The Disappearing Mind, Mary discusses how it happened to her mother over 4 years, the red flags to watch for, and what families can legally do to help.

Listen here: https://thedisappearingmind.com/the-disappearing-mind-podcast/episode-library/when-trust-becomes-a-target-how-scammers-exploit-people-with-dementia

10/02/2025

WindChime of Marin Memory Care wishes everyone a meaningful and blessed Yom Kippur. May this holiest day bring reflection, forgiveness, and renewal. ✨🙏

09/26/2025

When a dementia diagnosis arrives, does the person disappear behind the label?
Dawn Platt has discovered the powerful truth behind three simple words: "I'm still me." The intellect, identity, and essence don't just vanish—they're still there, waiting to be seen.
This episode reveals why "I'm still me" isn't just hope—it's reality. And it will forever change how you connect with someone living with dementia.
Listen Now: https://thedisappearingmind.com/the-disappearing-mind-podcast/episode-library/breaking-dementia-stigma-the-power-of-im-still-me

09/23/2025

Why WindChime of Marin Feels Like Home

One of the most valued aspects of WindChime of Marin’s small community is the warm, supportive environment it provides. Unlike larger facilities, residents here don’t get lost in the crowd. The staff knows each individual by name, and that makes all the difference. Residents receive the attention and support they need, while still having the independence to enjoy their daily lives. Families gain peace of mind knowing their loved one is truly seen and cared for.

09/21/2025

This World Alzheimer's Day emphasizes breaking stigma—because dementia affects over 55 million people worldwide, and they deserve understanding, not judgment.
Education is our most powerful tool against stigma. When we learn, share knowledge, and speak openly about dementia, we create supportive communities for those who need them most.

The Disappearing Mind podcast is joining this mission with special episodes all month on breaking stigma.

Listen Now at thedisappearingmind.com

Address

1111 Sir Francis Drake Boulevard
Kentfield, CA
94904

Telephone

+14154824100

Website

https://www.windchimeofmarin.com/

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