The Castlewood Senior Living

02/13/2026

We celebrated the vibrant spirit of Trinidad & Tobago, the colorful traditions of Portugal, the festive flair of Italy, and the lively energy of New Orleans — all in one festive and fun hapoy hour!

From upbeat music and festive décor to delicious bites inspired by each region, our residents enjoyed a true celebration of culture, color, and community. There was laughter, toe-tapping, and plenty of Carnival cheer to go around thanks to our special guest Aaron Link!

What a beautiful way to travel the world without ever leaving Castlewood! 🎉💃🕺

02/13/2026

It was a beautiful evening at our “Pearls & Lace” Candlelight Dinner 🤍✨ The room glowed with soft candlelight as everyone arrived dressed to impress — pearls shimmering and lace looking lovely everywhere you turned.

Our menu was thoughtfully curated to match the elegance of the evening and dessert was amazing from the flavors down to the candy pearls that topped it.

The talented Isaac Kenneth filled the room with timeless love songs that had hearts swooning and toes tapping. And of course, we couldn’t end the night without a little fun — we wrapped up the evening dancing to the Cupid Shuffle, sending everyone home smiling.

It was truly a night full of love, laughter, music, and beautiful memories. 💕✨

02/12/2026

Welcome our newest employee, Reme Jones to the team! We are so happy to have you!

02/12/2026

02/11/2026

Another Tech Tuesday/Arrow app class in the books today! Thanks to our memory care director Val for helping us!

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

It was a beautiful day at The Castlewood! We celebrated National Pizza Day by making homemade mini biscuit pizzas while enjoying crocheting and creative artwork. Afterward, we took a scenic drive to soak up the sunshine and finished the day with a sweet stop at Andy’s Frozen Custard. A perfect mix of creativity, fresh air, and tasty treats!

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

02/09/2026

Our Super Bowl watch party was a real “touch down” Thank you to all the staff that worked so hard to make sure we kicked off the game in true fashion with some food and some fun!

02/08/2026

Our Tailgate Happy Hour yesterday was a touchdown! From tasty game-day snacks to the crowd-favorite entertainment by Wes, it was an afternoon full of fun, music, and good cheer.