While visiting Village Senaha — an assisted-living community in Okinawa with a dementia focus — Amber witnessed something extraordinary: people from multiple countries, speaking different languages, connecting through presence alone.

In this heartfelt episode of For the Floor, Amber reflects on what happens when words fall away and only care remains. From gentle gestures to calm approach, she explores how body language, tone, and energy can become our most powerful communication tools in dementia care.

She also shares the transformation she saw in a group of young volunteers — how one afternoon in senior living changed their entire perception of aging, purpose, and joy.

💜 Key themes:

Connection beyond language in dementia care

The power of body language and approach

Modeling calm, heart-first communication

Changing perceptions of what senior living truly is

Because sometimes, the most meaningful conversations happen without words at all. Connect with Amber!

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HIPAA & Compliance Notice

I take HIPAA, privacy, and compliance very seriously. Any resident stories or examples shared on For the Floor are de-identified, with no personal information or details that could reveal identity. The thoughts and reflections shared on this podcast are my own and are not specific to, nor do they represent, the organization I currently work for.