Incident At Maple Grove - Chapter Two. Eleanor.

The Child's Story

Embark on a magical journey with Charles Dickens' poignant short story, "The Child Story," narrated for elder listeners seeking a simple yet profound tale. This parable takes you through the stages of life, from playful childhood to the reflective days of old age, capturing the essence of living a full life. Designed to hold the attention of those with diminished cognitive faculties, this narrative serves as a beautiful reminder that nothing in life is ever truly lost. ClearTales is a tool for caregivers seeking a resource that can bring calm entertainment and thought provoking content to the listener. It is also a resource of respite for the caregiver seeking 12-20 minutes of time.  #SeniorCare #SeniorLiving #CaregiverSupport #DementiaCare

Incident At Maple Grove - Chapter Three. Betty.

The cops and detective moved through Maple Grove quickly — too quickly for a place that ran at half speed.  "Nobody moves," the junior officer said, with more John Wayne than the situation called for. “You’re all suspects.” The detective looked at him, and shook his head in condemnation.    #CaregiverSupport #DementiaCare #SeniorActivities #MemoryCare #RespiteCare

Coffee With Ed Part Two

The second part of an ambient conversation over coffee with my buddy, Ed. For the listener, simply use this brief moment to unwind in what ever way you wish. 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.   #BedtimeStories #DementiaSupport #Sundowning #CalmingAudio

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