The Capstone at Royal Palm

12/15/2025

We had a fantastic time at Capstone with a fun gingerbread house-making activity! 🎄✨ It was great to see smiles and creativity in action. Share your favorite crafting for the holidays below!

12/14/2025

Wishing everyone a joyful and bright Hanukkah from The Capstone at Royal Palm Senior Living!🕎✨ Celebrate the festival of lights with family and friends.

12/12/2025

"Dementia isn't just a diagnosis—it's a family disease." 💙 In Episode 2 of our holiday series, Dr. Brent P. Forester, geriatric psychiatrist at Tufts University School of Medicine and co-author of The Complete Family Guide to Dementia, shares why early diagnosis matters, how to navigate the painful relationship shift with your loved one, and strategies to care smarter (not harder). As the holiday season brings families together, this conversation offers the clarity and support every caregiver needs. If you're feeling overwhelmed, guilty, or alone in your caregiving journey, this episode is for you. Listen here: https://thecapstoneatroyalpalm.seniorlivingnearme.com/senior-living-library

12/10/2025

Holiday Hearts, a Senior Helpers initiative, recently teamed up with Crestwood Middle School at Capstone to spread holiday cheer! 🎄💌 Students brought handmade cards, gifts, and festive music, fostering compassion and kindness. For elders, these connections lift spirits and combat loneliness. Seeing the joy on both sides was truly inspiring. How do you spread holiday happiness in your community?

12/10/2025

Senior Helpers "Holiday Hearts" program is the most heart-warming program we've welcomed to Capstone! We are so proud to be chosen as Crestwood Middle School's and Senior Helpers' adopted senior living! Our seniors happily welcomed over 30 students bearing gifts, singing, and bringing joy to Capstone.

Crestwood Middle School student groups brought gifts to dispel chill and letters to warm hearts to The Capstone at Royal Palm Senior Living.

12/05/2025

What do you give someone with dementia when nothing feels right anymore?

We're kicking off our holiday series by tackling the question so many families are asking right now. Senior Memory Care Director Regina Trent joins Dawn to break down what works, what doesn't, and why that 'perfect gift' you're searching for might not be what your loved one needs most.

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12/03/2025

The holidays can feel overwhelming when dementia is part of your family's story. That's why we created "Dementia & the Holidays: Support, Stories & Solutions," a heartfelt four-part series to help you navigate this season with less stress and more joy.

Whether you're wondering how to choose meaningful gifts for your loved one with dementia, how to manage family conflicts around traditions, or simply trying to find moments of peace as a caregiver during the busiest time of year, we're here with practical guidance and compassionate support. We'll help you rediscover what makes the holidays special while honoring both your loved one's needs and your own.

You don't have to do this alone. Tune in this Friday for the first episode in this series and discover how to create a holiday season filled with connection despite the challenges you may be facing.

Listen here: https://thecapstoneatroyalpalm.seniorlivingnearme.com/senior-living-library

12/01/2025

The holiday season is here, making connection and joy more meaningful than ever. From winter activities that can brighten the colder days for seniors to navigating holiday celebrations with loved ones as they age, our featured articles offer inspiration and practical guidance for making the most of this special time of year. Discover helpful ideas in our Senior Living Library: https://thecapstoneatroyalpalm.seniorlivingnearme.com/senior-living-library

11/28/2025

When your loved one resists getting dressed, asks the same question repeatedly, or suddenly becomes agitated—it's not random. It's communication.

In this episode, dementia coach Dawn Platt teaches you the "detective work" approach to identifying what's really triggering these behaviors. From sensory overload to uncomfortable clothing, small changes can make a huge difference in reducing distress for both of you.

This is the 4th and final episode in our Alzheimer's Awareness Month series—don't miss it!

Listen now: https://thecapstoneatroyalpalm.seniorlivingnearme.com/senior-living-library

11/27/2025

Wishing everyone a joyful Thanksgiving from The Capstone at Royal Palm Senior Living! 🍁🦃 We're grateful for your continued support and trust. How are you celebrating this season of gratitude? Share your plans below!

11/21/2025

What does it really feel like to live with Alzheimer's disease?

In Episode 3 of our Alzheimer's Awareness Month series, Dawn takes you on an immersive journey through a single day—from waking up confused and disoriented, to the struggle of getting dressed, to the anxiety of sundowning as evening approaches.

But this isn't just storytelling. Throughout the episode, Dawn shares practical coaching strategies to help caregivers navigate these challenging moments with empathy, patience, and love.

Whether you're caring for someone with dementia or simply want to understand this disease better, this episode will change your perspective forever.

Because even when memories fade, love remains.

🎧 Listen now: https://thecapstoneatroyalpalm.seniorlivingnearme.com/senior-living-library

11/17/2025

November is Alzheimer's Awareness Month, a time to focus on brain health at every stage. Whether you're interested in proactive wellness strategies or understanding the progression of dementia and when additional care may be needed, our featured articles offer valuable insights. Explore these resources and more in our Senior Living Library: https://thecapstoneatroyalpalm.seniorlivingnearme.com/senior-living-library