Cedar Trails Senior Living

02/11/2026

Well, due to a glitch, our photos from Happy Hour with Art didn’t post. Sometimes technology (or the internet or a combination) fails us, but thank goodness we hang onto everything!

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

Thank you Julie for filling the building with the beautiful sounds of piano and the singing voices of our Residents!

02/10/2026

Sometimes keeping it simple brings the most joy!

Monday BINGO always puts a smile on our Residents faces!

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.

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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...

02/09/2026

The staff had so much fun throwing a Super Bowl Party for the residents!

They had snacks, drinks, decor, and a lot of laughs. The teamwork shown this weekend was truly remarkable!

02/09/2026

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

https://zoom.us/j/2096854630

02/06/2026

02/05/2026

Lunchtime became more 🎶 musical 🎶 today with Chuck Cannon coming in to sing for the Residents.

He sang some of their favorites and they enjoyed chatting with him afterwards!

Lovely afternoon!

02/05/2026

On Wellness Wednesday we do more than just check our Residents vitals, it is also a time to check in with them about their health and ask questions. Think of it as a monthly health check up. We involve Residents and listen to them if they have questions or concerns. We also talk to them about topics, such as heart health, weight management, and more.

02/03/2026

Please join our Memory Care Director Ashley for our Dementia Education Series on Wednesday, February 11th at 11:00 am. The topic for this month is Memory Care 101: When to Make the Move.

There is no cost to attend. If you would like to secure your spot, you can email her at AMazotas@cedartrailsfreeburg.com or call our community at 618-539-9190.

02/03/2026

The snow doesn’t seem to want to melt, but we are going to start thinking SPRING. We are already working on our Hop into Spring Vendor Market that will take place on Friday, March 20th.

And you can get a hippity hoppity jump start on your Easter photos because word on the street says the Easter Bunny will be here ready to pose for photos!

Feel free to share this (and save it too!). If anyone would like to be a vendor please reach out. There is no fee to be a vendor!

We are willing Spring to happen!