The KentRidge Senior Living

04/29/2026

04/28/2026

✨In honor of Martin Luther King Jr. and Earth Month, our community’s April service initiative focused on collecting items for recycling. We’re grateful to all of our residents and families who contributed—your efforts are helping make a positive impact on our environment!🌱

04/27/2026

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 discuss the "Hand Under Hand" method used in dementia care. This approach is small, simple, and incredibly powerful for both caregivers and those they serve.

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.

1 like. "78. The 'Hand Under Hand' Approach"

04/24/2026

At The Kentridge Senior Living, family engagement in Memory Care can happen in many meaningful ways. From quiet support to shared meals, every moment of connection matters.

Read more:
https://kentridgeseniorliving.com/blog/family-engagement-memory-care-kentridge/

Learn how family engagement in Memory Care at Kentridge Senior Living supports connection, comfort, and meaningful resident experiences.

04/23/2026

Yesterday, we celebrated Administrative Professionals Day to recognize our fantastic front desk staff that keep the community organized and running! You are appreciated more than you know!❤️

04/23/2026

📚This month’s Story Corner Book is Ada Twist, Scientist, written by Andrea Beaty and illustrated by David Roberts!

The story covers young Ada and her and passion for asking questions and solving mysteries through science. The book reflects on STEM topics and puts an emphasis on encouraging young women in science.

Thank you to Tree City Preschool for allowing us to share this story with your students, and thank you to Sue, our wonderful resident reader this month!❤️

04/22/2026

🌱Earth Month Week 3!🌱

Spring Cleaning was in full swing today! Our department heads spent the day cleaning all of the windows around our community!🧼❤️

04/20/2026

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 make "The Importance of Hydration" easy to swallow with excellent information on how hydration affects everything from brain function, mood, mobility, and digestion.

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.

77. The Importance of Hydration in Dementia

04/17/2026

🍻Brews & BBQs Happy Hour!🍻
Residents enjoyed BBQ food and sampled new types of beer this afternoon!