11/28/2025
National Day of Listening
The day after Thanksgiving, we are invited to pause and truly listen. For people living with cognitive changes, being heard can be as meaningful as any gift. Listening carefully honors their stories, preserves memories, and strengthens our connections.
For people who are nonverbal, listening means noticing their cues, honoring their presence, and responding with care. Listening is more than hearing words—it’s an act of care, creativity, and connection.
The National Day of Listening reminds us that listening is not passive—it is active, intentional, and transformative. By slowing down to hear someone’s story, we celebrate their life, encourage reflection, and create moments of joy and belonging. This is at the heart of our café’s mission: fostering connection, creativity, and compassionate care for people living with dementia and their carers.
Learn more and find conversation guides at https://storycorps.org/participate/.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cIeSlmeEiHA Since 2003, StoryCorps has built the largest collection of human voices ever archived — and we want to add yours. Our mission is to build connections, encourage compassion between people, and share stories, big and small. Have an incredible story to tell...
