Ridgemere Senior Living

02/17/2026

We had a great time celebrating Mardi Gras this afternoon! Everyone savored a taste a Louisiana, We had  boudin balls, crab dip and strawberry filled king cake. One lucky resident even found “the baby” which means she will have good luck for the rest of the year.

02/17/2026

Engagement Ideas and Participation - Thoughtful Connections Ep. 70

https://creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/thoughtful-connections/episodes/70--Engagement-Ideas-and-Participation-e3epj3q

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 discuss "Engagement Ideas and Participation" for loved ones living with dementia. It is essential to focus on practical, compassionate, and effective strategies.

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.

Subscribe to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Thoughtful Connections: A Memory Care Podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for new episodes.
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***Our Podcast is not medical advice but aims to provide support to caregivers and their loved ones.

02/14/2026

A very Happy Valentines Day it is at Ridgemere! We hosted a candle lit Valentines Day lunch. We also enjoyed Carol Dabney, she entertained us with her beautiful voice and exceptional talent playing ukulele. The room was filled with love and happiness.

02/14/2026

The Girl Scouts paid us a visit and delivered valentines to our residents today. We look forward to having them back to volunteer and help with activities and crafts in the near future.

02/14/2026

Teamwork makes the dream work! This group of lovely ladies that are residents of Ridgemere love to volunteer and help set up for parties. Here is a sneak peek of our candle light valentines lunch.

02/13/2026

We made the Nicely News!

Thank you, Lenny, for shining the spotlight on little old us! We are over the moon to be working with Arrow!

02/13/2026

Happy Hour Friday was hit, the residents loved socializing and enjoying everything the culinary team prepared for them.

02/13/2026

At Ridgemere we believe in and giving back to the community. Today we delivered valentines that residents made and sensory boards to pediatric plus for children. While we were out we enjoyed Holly’s County Kitchen for lunch.

02/10/2026

In honor of Black History Month, Ayana King sits down with Arrow Senior Living resident Bernice Richard to reflect on her experience as one of the first Black school teachers in the Waterloo, Iowa, School District.

Bernice shares what inspired her career in education, the community’s support for diversity in the late 1960s and early 1970s, and how educators helped shape lasting change. This conversation highlights Black history as American history and the continued importance of connection, learning, and community.

In honor of Black History Month, Ayana King sits down with Arrow Senior Living resident Bernice Richard to reflect on her experience as one of the first Blac...

02/10/2026

We want to say a BIG thank you to Conway Regional Emergency Room staff! They delivered Valentines and fresh fruits to our residents today.

02/09/2026

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 discuss "Engagement Ideas and Participation" for loved ones living with dementia. It is essential to focus on practical, compassionate, and effective strategies.

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.

Subscribe to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Thoughtful Connections: A Memory Care Podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for new episodes.

Produced in collaboration with: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Arrow Senior Living Management⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ & ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠el L.H Productions⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Have questions? Email us at Media@arrowseniorliving.com
***Our Podcast is not medical advice but aims to provide support to caregivers and their loved ones.

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

02/07/2026