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The value of quiet companionship

On my first day at ECCA, I remember wondering if my interactions were meaningful. If I wasn’t in constant verbal communication with the participants, was I even positively impacting their…

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June 26, 2025

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  • 2025
    • 2025 A leadership transition at ECCA: Celebrating years of growth
    • 2025 The value of quiet companionship
  • 2024
    • 2024 Engaging Aging and Flow Theory
    • 2024 Do you sea-food in your next meal?
    • 2024 What are the 7 Stages of Dementia?
    • 2024 The Wonders of Storytelling for Dementia and Alzheimer’s Patients
    • 2024 “What’s Your Story?” – Lauryn’s Story
    • 2024 “What’s Your Story?” – Ila’s Story Introducing ECCA’s Giving Day Theme
  • 2023
    • 2023 Take a Break, Breathe, Meditate
    • 2023 Join our community choir!
  • 2022
    • 2022 More than meets the eye!
    • 2022 We have a new name!
  • 2021
    • 2021 How Adult Day Services Supports Caregivers
  • 2020
    • 2020 Virginia Tech Ready
    • 2020 Outside & Social Distancing
    • 2020 COVID-19 Resources
    • 2020 Cold Weather Precautions
  • 2019
    • 2019 New Memory Masterclass Instructor
    • 2019 Celebrating ADS – Voice, Vision and Value
    • 2019 Staying Safe in the Heat!
    • 2019 Lifestyle Tips for Brain Health
    • 2019 VT ADS Shines at Annual Caregiver Conference
    • 2019 Adult Day Services: The Dark Horse of VT Giving Day!
  • 2018
    • 2018 Developing Intergenerational Relationships
    • 2018 Wondering? “What is Adult Day Services?”
    • 2018 What’s happening now: Memory Masterclass

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