ClearTales

Incident At Maple Grove - Chapter Two. Eleanor.

The moment Harold was found lying in the storage closet the mood at Maple Grove shifted. Staff tried to hold to the day's plan — they made a genuine effort — but the smiles were forced and some voices wavered at the edge of weeping. The less composed among the women broke down when the director delivered the news at an impromptu meeting called, before the police arrived. She did not soften it.   #CaregiverSupport #DementiaCare #SeniorActivities #MemoryCare #RespiteCare

Incident At Maple Grove - Chapter One. Harold.

At Maple Grove Senior Center activity table Eleanor wrinkled her nose at this cocktail of smells, as Harold walked by. She rubbed a peeled corner of her playing card the way some women work a rosary. Beside her sat Frank — seventy-five or so, a few years younger than Eleanor, though you wouldn't know it to look at him. His poor hearing was a dead give-away. Harold clapped his hands at the room of ten or so residents, like a man trying to wake the dead.   #DementiaSupport #SeniorCare #CaregiverSupport #MemoryCare #CalmingAudio

Coffee With Ed - Part One

An ambient conversation over coffee with my buddy, Ed. This is for the listener to simply use for a moment to unwind. That’s the purpose. To take a breather for 10 minutes to calm your heart and mind.   ClearTales is a podcast of dementia-friendly stories. They are designed for seniors who like a good story, but may not have the bandwidth for long complicated stories. Our brief ambient files, this one included, is there for you to take a break in your day or night.    Tune in to this sound file. Focus in on the sounds of voices and ambient music to relax your mind. Relax your heart. Fall asleep to this. You choose.   #CaregiverSupport #CalmingMusic #SeniorActivities #Sleep #CaregiverCommunity

Red In Yellow — Chapter Seventeen. 1901.

In this final chapter Johanna Van Gogh loses Theo and becomes the caretaker his brother's entire collection of paintigs and sketches. She continues the relentless pursuit of getting Vincent's work shown in galleries. A task her husband Theo never succeeeded in accomplishing.   Dementia-friendly stories for seniors. ClearTales is a narrated storytelling podcast designed for seniors and those with some cognitive decline. These short, easy-to-follow stories and epsiodes are ideal for caregivers looking for simple, effective ways to engage loved ones. And great for seniors who seek short form audiobook. Each episode is: • 10 to 20 minutes in length • Calm and easy to understand • Designed to reduce confusion and overstimulation • Contains music you will recognize Used by caregivers in: Home caregiving environments Assisted living communities Memory care programs If you’re searching for a consistent activity and content made for for seniors, ClearTales podcast of dementia-friendly narrated stories is designed for you.   #seniorcare, #dementiasupport, #caregiversupport,#calmdown,#eldercaresupport

Red In Yellow — Chapter Sixteen. Red In Yellow.

Alas, the final years of Vincent Willhelm Van Gogh'scomes to an end in Auvers. Dementia friendly stories for Seniors ClearTales offers stories for seniors—a collection of calming content designed to be both engaging and easy to follow. Each episode blends narration with recognizable music to help spark memories and create a comforting listening experience for older adults, including those living with dementia or Alzheimer’s. Thoughtfully crafted to fit into any caregiver routine, these short episodes provide a meaningful 15 minute respite for caregivers while keeping listeners relaxed, entertained, and connected. Perfect for: In-home caregiving and daily caregiver activities for seniors Assisted living communities and senior living programs Memory care facilities and dementia care programs Seniors who enjoy audiobooks, short stories, or calming audio content   #ActivitySeniors, #CaregiverRespite,#ElderCare,#DementiaCareGiving