The Gardens at Arkanshire Senior Living

03/30/2026

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 explain the empathic communication approach of "Validation Therapy." Examples are provided, shifting the dynamic of caregiving from confrontation to collaboration.

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.

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

03/30/2026

Today, we celebrated residents who had a birthday in March. Thank you to everyone who came out to celebrate.

03/30/2026

Tomorrow's weekly support group has been canceled. We apologize for any inconvenience and appreciate your understanding.

03/29/2026

Gardens Business Operations Director, Dee visited Cleves Sports Cards for Mom & Pop Small Business Day.

He said, "Cleves is a hobby shop, deep rooted in the community for nearly half a century, The shop has the Big 3 baseball, football, and basketball galore in both singles or boxes. They are fresh, ready to rip, but they also have most other sports and TCG. The staff is always helpful and knowledgeable. Cleves Sports is a must for anyone in the hobby or interested in the hobby. 10/10"

03/29/2026

Gardens Plant Operations Director, Rick is highlighting Wireworks NWA.

He said, "Anthony, owner of Wireworks NWA is the finest electrician in the business. He is kind, considerate, price conscience, extremely knowledgeable, articulate and really cares about the quality of his work and his customers.

He always leaves the jobsite cleaner than when he got there...which is a great way to impress me.

We have worked on some small and large projects over time, and he always comes through at a very fair rate and gets all task completed with very little direction and at a safe and fast rate of project completion.

I would most defiantly recommend Anthony and Wireworks NWA for any work you might have."

03/29/2026

Gardens Resident Services Director, Alex visited Beautiful Lives Thrift Boutique for Mom & Pop Small Business Day.

He said, "Staff was very friendly, the shop was extremely clean, and the clothes that they had were high quality for a reasonable price."

03/29/2026

Gardens Executive Director, John visited Collier Drug Stores for Mom & Pop Small Business Day.

He said, "Very professional and courteous staff! The Gardens at Arkanshire Senior Living, where I work, hosts Colliers every year for our annual flu clinic for our residents. Every time they have hosted, they have been nothing but pleasant and helpful towards our residents."

03/29/2026

Gardens Culinary Director Greg recently visited the Best Friends Pet Resources Center in honor of Mom & Pop Small Business Day.

He said, “The staff was welcoming, knowledgeable, and instilled confidence that every animal in their care would be treated with exceptional attention and compassion.”

03/29/2026

To support Mom & Pop Small Business Owners Day, our Senior Living Director, Sandy dropped all sorts of goodies to Best Friends Animal Hospital & Pet Hotel.

She said, "The team is incredibly friendly, caring, and truly passionate about animals—such a welcoming place you can feel good about trusting with your pets."

03/27/2026

At The Gardens at Arkanshire, appreciation comes to life through creativity and connection. From everyday recognition to a themed celebration, gratitude is felt across the community.

Read more:
https://gardensarkanshire.com/blog/employee-appreciation-gardens-arkanshire-senior-living/

Celebrate Employee Appreciation Day at The Gardens at Arkanshire Senior Living and see how teamwork, gratitude, and fun build a strong community culture.

03/27/2026

Shout out to Wild and Unstructured Learning for coming out for Story Corner. They made Easter cards, resident birthday cards, and a Happy Easter banner for our egg hunt next Thursday!