The Summit at Chenal Valley

05/11/2026

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 explain how a dementia diagnosis impacts the entire family system in "Dementia and the Family." Roles often shift dramatically and conflicts can arise around caregiving.

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.

This episode of 'Thoughtful Connections: A Memory Care Podcast' was recorded LIVE from the Haidee and Allen Wild Center for the Arts, at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

05/11/2026

In honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy, we have chosen to dedicate this month's act of service to writing cards for the nursing staff at the VA hospital. We had so much fun dropping these cards off and getting to the nurses who do so much for our community!

05/11/2026

Join us tomorrow at 1pm CST, 2pm EST for our weekly Dementia Care support group!

https://zoom.us/j/2096854630

05/10/2026

A garden party filled with sweet moments, blooming flowers, clinking mimosas, and family gathered around the table 🌸🥂

Our Mother’s Day Brunch featured favorites like carved beef tenderloin, crab & asparagus quiche, pan-seared red snapper, fresh pastries, and classic banana pudding! 💐

05/09/2026

Spicing up Cinco de Mayo with good food, great company, and a happy hour full of celebration! 🌮✨

05/09/2026

Celebrating the hearts behind the healing all Nurses Week long. 🤍

From Chipotle lunches to a special pinning ceremony, we honored both our incredible nursing staff and our former resident nurses with certificates and official Arrow nursing pins.

Thank you for the compassion, patience, and care you’ve given through the years. Your impact reaches far beyond medicine.

05/08/2026

05/06/2026

This Wellness Wednesday, we honored invisible illnesses with intention—through education, mindfulness, sensory moments, and nourishing choices.
Because care should reach beyond what meets the eye. 💚

05/05/2026

It’s and Lynn just learned how to book transportation on our Arrow App!

05/04/2026

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.

Charlie and Elizabeth have a tough conversation about "Abuse and Neglect" in dementia care. The types of abuse, risk factors, and reported abuse numbers are discussed.

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.

79. Abuse and Neglect in Dementia Care