Encore Memory Care Day Center - Bedford

08/23/2026

Music is such a huge part of our program here at Encore! It stimulates the brain, improves mood, and encourages movement! In this week's episode of the Encore Survival Guide, Alex and Producer Elisa discuss how we use music at our centers and how you can use music at home!
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In today's episode of the Encore Survival Guide, Alex is joined by ...

08/09/2026

In a special episode of the Encore Survival Guide, our producer, Elisa, joins Alex to discuss dignity. How do we maintain our loved ones' dignity while acting as their caregiver? How do you navigate the shifting relationship dynamics that dementia presents? We talk about all this and more in this week's episode!

https://youtu.be/H4-kRI5qycY?is=zUyqGQPukmvi3-1q

In today's episode of the Encore Survival Guide, Alex is joined by ...

08/06/2026

Happy August, y'all! We're halfway through our first week of the month, so here's a look ahead at some of the amazing activities we have coming up for y'all! Look forward to familiar favorites such as Arts and Crafts with Teresa and weekly music, such as our Summer Concert coming at the end of the month!

07/28/2026

After a quick break to give our Lewisville center a little extra care, the Encore Survival Guide is back once again! Today, Alex and Laura discuss "Sundowning". Sundowning is the phenomenon during which our loved ones with dementia can exhibit changes in behavior or heightened anxiety towards the end of the day. Join Alex and Laura as they talk spotting sundowning, what to when you recognize it, and what it means for your loved one!

https://youtu.be/EyFDljMMVDU?is=wTRT88CnIiw_jCw8

After a quick break to work on our newest center in Lewisville, Ale...

07/06/2026

Earlier this week, Encore Bedford welcomed the summer season with a lū'au party! As you can see we threw on our best leis and summer duds, and had ourselves a little feast! Thank you so much to everyone that helped out, and to our guests who make every day a party here!

06/29/2026

The Encore Survival Guide returns with a new episode focused on going to your loved one's reality! Dementia can play all sorts of tricks on your loved one's mind, and it's important to meet them where they're at. However, shifting your own reality takes practice, so Alex and Laura are here to provide their advice. If you have any further questions feel free to leace them under the video or send them to us!

https://youtu.be/xY1VteyTHNo?is=3W6lpt57AtkGhPmJ

In today's episode of the Encore Survival Guide, Alex and Laura dis...

06/14/2026

The Encore Survival Guide returns! Once again we dip into the mailbag on this episode and answer questions from Encore family members like y'all! If you have a question for Alex and Laura be sure to leave them in the comments below for us to answer in a future video!

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In our second every mailbag episode, Alex and Laura tackle how to h...

06/04/2026

Happy June, everyone! Hope the first few days have been treating y'all well. Here's a look ahead at the activities we have planned as we welcome Summer! Get excited for usual favorites such as our wednesday ice cream socials and friday high stakes bingo, and our Father's Day celebration!

05/17/2026

Guilt can be a common problem caregivers to loved ones with dementia face. In today's episode of the Encore Survival Guide, Alex and Laura discuss their own history with guilt, where the feeling comes from, and how to foster resiliency as a caregiver!

Guilt is an unavoidable part of the caregiving journey, but it doesn't have to dictate the way we navigate the process. In today's episode, Alex and Laura di...

05/10/2026

Earlier this week we celebrated National Firefighter Day with a visit from a special member of our Encore Bedford community, Matthew Borchardt of the Benbrook Fire Department! Thank you so much Matthew for your time, and thank you to our brave firefighters across the country!