05/31/2026
The Encore Survival Guide Podcast returns with a brand new episode all about incorporating your loved one in the household routines! Alex and Laura discuss those with dementia's desire to contribute, good tasks to include them in, and the best ways to approach including your loved one! If you have any questions, drop them in the comments below!
Encore Survival Guide - Episode 17 - Serving the Family
When caring for a loved one with dementia, it can be tempting to take on every responsibility yourself to make things easier for them. However, your loved on...
05/28/2026
It's a great day to have a great day! Happy Wednesday, y'all! Hope everyone is enjoying their week so far, and here's a few pictures of some of the fun we've been having to brighten your evening!
05/25/2026
Giddy up! The first Saturday of May marks the annual Kentucky Derby, so we thought we'd hold a little horse race of our own! Our Encore family got gussied up in their best derby attire and horsed around!
05/23/2026
Thank you so much to the Plano Symphony Orchestra for their continued support of our live music program! Music provides unique stimulation to the brain that boosts mood, improves memory, and calms the nerves, which is why it's such a key part of our center!
05/22/2026
Here at Encore Plano, we take every chance we can to celebrate our guests. That's why we get so excited for our monthly birthday celebrations! We'll be celebrating our May birthdays on the 29th next Friday, but in the meantime here's a look at April's to lift your spirits!
05/18/2026
Earlier this month we had our annual Cinco de Mayo celebration! Cinco de Mayo celebrates Mexican culture and heritage, marking the victory of the Mexican people over French forces in the Battle of Puebla. It is known for its colorful celebrations featuring music, parades, and food!
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!
Encore Survival Guide - Episode 16 - Guilt
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...
05/14/2026
This past Sunday was Mother's Day! We hope you all enjoyed a great time with your families, celebrating the mothers that make the world go round. Here at Encore Plano, we're thankful for all the amazing mothers, daughters, sisters, and women that make up our Encore family.