The Bristal Assisted Living at Lake Success

Mark Paretti, Vice President of Resident Experience

“This conference — CaringKind’s first of its kind — brought together professionals, caregivers, and people living with dementia alike and was an excellent chance for our team to strengthen their skills and deepen their empathy and understanding when supporting the residents and families we care for and help each day…”

“The best part of the CaringKind conference for me was the art… I real enjoyed seeing and hearing how well residents respond to art and how they see it differently than we do.”

“One session I went to talked about the way we could respond to residents… They suggested the ‘5 Rs’, Reassure, Reorient, Repeat, Redirect, Respect… and the ‘3 Cs’, Calm, Consistent, and Concise.”

“As the only all-memory care community within the collection, I feel honored and proud to lead alongside such a compassionate team in caring for those living with dementia… Attending the conference served as a meaningful reminder of the trust families place in us to care for their loved ones… hearing directly from individuals living with dementia reinforced that by the time residents come to us, families are often already overwhelmed and in need of deep support.”

“I am a huge advocate for continuing education. The reality is that in a field like this, we are learning every day. No two individuals experience dementia in the same way… I feel strongly about education because it can be the difference between simply having an interaction and creating a lasting, meaningful moment with a resident…”

“Attending events like this is an important part of my role… as it allows me to stay informed on best practices and innovative approaches in dementia care… and bring back meaningful insights that I can share with my team and incorporate into our daily work with residents… By applying what I’ve learned, we can continue to create a more compassionate, supportive, and enriching environment for everyone in our community.”