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Not all memory care programs are created equal—and if you're touring communities right now, you need to know what questions to ask. In this eye-opening episode, host Dawn Platt sits down with Maggie Mariello, a memory care director with over 25 years of experience to reveal why outdated programs fail those living with dementia today. From the shocking success story of a man who struggled at three communities before thriving with the right approach, to the critical difference between recreational activities and true science-based programming, this conversation arms you with the insider knowledge you need. Learn what neuroplasticity really means for your loved one, why behavioral management training matters more than the building's amenities, and the specific questions that separate communities truly equipped to handle modern dementia care from those stuck decades in the past.
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Not all memory care programs are created equal—and if you're touring communities right now, you need to know what questions to ask. In this eye-opening episode, host Dawn Platt sits down with Maggie Mariello, a memory care director with over 25 years of experience to reveal why outdated programs fail those living with dementia today. From the shocking success story of a man who struggled at three communities before thriving with the right approach, to the critical difference between recreational activities and true science-based programming, this conversation arms you with the insider knowledge you need. Learn what neuroplasticity really means for your loved one, why behavioral management training matters more than the building's amenities, and the specific questions that separate communities truly equipped to handle modern dementia care from those stuck decades in the past.

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