Encore Memory Care Day Center - Bedford

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!

05/07/2026

Yesterday, we held our annual Cinco de Mayo celebrations with our Encore Bedford family!Cinco de Mayo celebrates Mexico's victory over French forces in the Battle of Puebla on May 5th, 1862! The holiday holds cultural significance here in the US to Mexican-American families, and is typically celebrated with parades, food and drink, dancing, and battle reenactments! Here's a look at some of the beautiful photos we took of the celebrations!

05/05/2026

Today on the Encore Survival Guide, we discuss the importance of Support Groups! Everybody needs a little extra help sometimes, and support groups are here to offer resources, education, and community! Join Alex and Laura as they discuss what to look for deciding on the group for you!

https://youtu.be/1QzWNGLyWKg?si=XL00YStMqvMs9dPX

Encore Survival Guide - Episode 15 - Finding a Support Group

05/03/2026

Take a look ahead at some of the awesome activities we have planned for y'all this May! As always, we have favorites such as High Stakes Bingo, Live Music, and Art every week! We also have our Cinco de Mayo celebrations next Tuesday!

04/23/2026

The Encore Survival Guide returns! On this week's episode we have the privilege of talking to the wife of one of our former guests, Mrs. Jane Rhodes!! Thank you so much to Mrs. Jane for her time and sharing such wonderful stories about her and her husband, Jeff's, time with us! Y'all will always be a part of our Encore family!

https://youtu.be/Z8mtz7ma8Kk?si=YKzJfAYXUKPp18rj

Encore Survival Guide - Episode 14 - Caregiver Testimony (Jane Rhodes)

04/11/2026

Happy Friday, y'all! Let's end the week with some beautiful smiles, here's the rest of the pictures from this year's Easter celebrations! We can't wait to HOP into some more fun activities next week with y'all!

04/09/2026

Hope everyone is having an amazing April so far! Last week the Easter Bunny paid us a visit to celebrate the big day a little early, so here's the first batch of those adorable pictures! Aren't their smiles infectious?

02/07/2026

In today's episode of the Encore Survival Guide, Alex and Laura discuss the intricacies of behavioral changes among loved ones with dementia. As primary caregivers, we often overlook some of the more gradual changes dementia brings, so radical ones can be alarming, but the truth is that these changes can come from a variety of places! If you have any further questions, feel free to reach out to us!