Language shapes how we see the world. We use it to make sense of our reality. We use it to label people and things around us. Label something beautiful, and you acknowledge its uniqueness, elevate its ...

At St. Clair County Community Mental Health (SCCCMH), we believe words are powerful tools. They shape our perceptions, influence our relationships, and affect how we understand ourselves and others.

Words matter, especially in the field of dementia care, according to a panel of experts who debated the effects of language used in the senior living industry, particularly surrounding memory care.