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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 “The Art of Redirecting” in dementia care. This technique gently shifts a person’s attention away from something distressing and guides them to something calming.Join Elizabeth […]

On today’s episode of Arrow Nicely News for April 10, 2026:

At The Westbury Senior Living, we love small businesses. And honestly, if we’re being real, most large businesses started out as a small business at some point. Even Arrow Senior Living, our management company, began as a small business called Turn-Around Solutions. The original vision was simple: step into a community for 6–12 months, get […]

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 analyze “Triggers and De-escalation,” providing the most common triggers for those living with dementia and the key strategies for de-escalating from the moment.Join Elizabeth Thompson Certified […]

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 the empathic communication approach of “Validation Therapy.” Examples are provided, shifting the dynamic of caregiving from confrontation to collaboration. Join Elizabeth Thompson Certified Dementia […]

At The Westbury Senior Living, our employees are the heart and soul of our community. Every day, you bring kindness, laughter, and dedication that create a warm, welcoming environment where our residents feel at home and continue to thrive. Leading With Gratitude As the Assistant Executive Director, one of the most rewarding parts of my […]