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We Love Lucy

We Love Lucy

It was very early in the morning, before 7:00 AM. Lucy Crossman had gotten up in her apartment at Vitality Traditions at Mill Creek in Tennessee. Lucy often wakes up early, but this morning she felt dizzy and had a pretty scary fall. As she lay on...

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A Conversation On Caregiving and Technology with Jennifer Fink

A Conversation On Caregiving and Technology with Jennifer Fink

Meet Jennifer Fink, Creator of the Fading Memories Podcast After helping care for her grandmother who had vascular dementia, Jennifer realized her...

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Resident Social Connections: 5 Key Points from Speak2’s Matt Smith

Resident Social Connections: 5 Key Points from Speak2’s Matt Smith

What is the importance of senior care residents developing and maintaining social connections, whether with other residents, staff, family, or...

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The Benefit of Music for Seniors

The Benefit of Music for Seniors

Why Music is a “tool” in my OT toolbox As an occupational therapist, I keep as many “tools” in my toolbox as possible for my treatments. Working with...

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Alexa is More

Alexa is More

The Basics “Alexa, play Taylor Swift.” That is the most common phrase, I imagine, that Alexa hears. Because everyone loves Taylor, even if they don’t...

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What “Matter” is, and Why it Matters

Have you heard of the term “Smart Home?” It should’ve been called “Genius Home,” because you had to be a genius to set it up. Smart Home was and is a...

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Meet Ally Garthe: Speak2’s Marketing Analyst Intern

“Find out who you are, and do it on purpose.” – Dolly Parton Hi everyone! My name is Alexandra Garthe – but those who know me call me Ally! So...

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Meet Allison Serido: Speak2’s Marketing and Design Intern

Meet Allison Serido: Speak2’s Marketing and Design Intern

Meet Alli *Squared I’m Alli, also known as the “Fake Alli” by my colleagues as the “Real Ally” took my name before I got here… not mad though… Okay,...

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Which Alexa is Best for Seniors?

Which Alexa is Best for Seniors?

Alexa For Seniors At Speak2, we use our software with Amazon Alexa devices to help connect seniors to their families, caregivers, and community. With...

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The Importance of Positive Daily Affirmations

What are positive affirmations, and why should we use them? Positive daily affirmations are confident, motivated, forward-looking messages and...

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