Vitalia - Mentor

02/14/2026

🤍 Feeling the Love This Valentine’s Day! ❤️

To our incredible Department Heads and Staff, thank you for the heart, compassion, and dedication you pour into our community every single day. Just like red and white roses symbolize love and unity, you represent the strength, teamwork, and care that make our workplace so special.

02/14/2026

This month, for happy hour we celebrated Black History month with music from the R&B group "The Voices of Motown" it was a meaningful celebration of culture, history, and community. The room came alive with their smooth sound filling the afternoon with timeless hits and uplifting energy. Earlier in the month residents and staff gathered to reflect on the remarkable contributions of African American scientists.
As we reflected on their legacy of excellence, perseverance, and innovation, we were reminded that change starts with one.
The culinary team added to the celebrations with delicious food. Over all our community of residents and staff celebrated black history heritage, and the power of coming together in appreciation and unity.

02/12/2026

Delight filled the room at our Valentine’s Day themed Candlelight Dinner. Soft music played as residents enjoyed an evening of smiles, laughter, and wonderful conversation. Tables glowed with candlelight while delicious cuisine and sparkling wine made the night feel extra special. It was a beautiful celebration of love, friendship, and the joy of sharing a great meal together. ❤️🍷✨Thank you culinary team for tastefully delicious meal. Thank you Vitalia Mentor Residents, Families, and Staff for coming together in the name of Love the center of all that's important!

02/11/2026

You can't go wrong with Friends and Mexican Train Dominos!

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...

02/09/2026

Getting ready for Valentine's Day!

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

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

https://zoom.us/j/2096854630

02/07/2026

🎉 Our Valentine’s themed Employee Town Hall was literally POPPIN’! 🎉

We kicked off the morning session with ☕🍩 Dunkin’, kept the afternoon rolling with 🥪 Subway, and the vibes did not stop there!

Halfway through, we shook things up with 🎟️ raffle tickets and special prizes, then wrapped things up by reading our heartfelt (and hype-filled!) 💬 employee shout-out cards.

And of course… the grand finale 💥🎈
“Pop the Balloon or Find Love” – Vitalia Mentor Edition! Last person standing took home the grand prize 🏆

It was laughs, connection, and great energy all around. Thank you to our AMAZING team for showing up and making it such a good time! 🙌

02/07/2026

Ready for the Winter Olympic!

02/06/2026