The Rushwood Senior Living

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

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!

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02/07/2026

This episode of Rushwood Beachball is brought to you by the 2026 Winter Olympics. What started as a competitive game of polite seated beachball turned into a heated snowball fight between the Cougars and Mona's Meatballs!! You have to see it to believe it!

02/06/2026

02/06/2026

It's Wellness Wednesday, and time to celebrate Heart Health! Along with heart-healthy snacks and juice, our Wellness Director, Lauren, had us up and moving and eager to learn how to keep our tickers going strong! One of the highlights was declaring our health goals for 2026! Shout out to our amazing therapists at EmpowerMe for bringing heart health education, and to our fantastic home health and dental teams for their support!!

02/05/2026

Join us in celebrating Sylvia's upcoming 101st birthday by sending her a card!

02/04/2026

Many, MANY thanks to the outreach officers from the Sedgwick County Police Department for an especially inspirational Coffee With A Cop! Aside from some brilliant learning about K9 officers, we have to offer our appreciation for the officers completely transparent conversation around building community trust, methods to decrease violence and increase understanding. Thank you!

02/03/2026

Understanding the many complexities of dementia can be challenging! Today we packed the house to learn about Common Types Of Dementia from Rushwood Memory Care Director, Sage Westerfield. This is just one of the many ways The Rushwood provides support for families caring for loved ones with dementia!

02/01/2026

Friends, it's the end of "Jello January," and today we delivered 61 POUNDS of Jello mixes to Our Daily Bread Food Pantry! Our Acts of Service Team was thrilled to start 2026 off with such amazing generosity from the Rushwood family!

01/30/2026

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On today’s episode of Arrow Nicely News:
-Golden Hour Kids Show Choir visits The Montvale Senior Living!
-Joan at Carriage Court hosts an art show!
-The Castlewood Senior Living played bingo to raise over $1000 to pay off school lunch balances!
-Vitalia North Royalton’s Culinary Director takes residents on a unique food experience!
-Across Arrow, Resident Services teams were celebrated and appreciated for Activity Professionals Week!

On today’s episode of Arrow Nicely News: -Golden Hour Kids Show Choir visits The Montvale Senior Living!-Joan at Carriage Court hosts an art show!-The Castle...