Being Patient When Caring for Someone with Memory Loss
Patience is key in accepting your family member’s memory loss and supporting the behavior challenges that come with cognitive decline....
The Changing Roles of Grandparents
This past Sunday, the National Day of Service and Remembrance was observed to honor the nearly 3,000 deaths and thousands of innocent...
Benefits of Time Outdoors for Those Living with Dementia
There is growing interest and evidence that spending time outdoors can contribute to a healthy lifestyle, especially for those living with...
Up-Coming Family and Friends Workshops to Support a Loved-one Living with Dementia
The following free in-person workshops are designed to support family members and friends of a loved one living with dementia. These...
Gardening: It’s more than planting a seed: The therapeutic benefits
You may recall the popular book by Robert Fulghum All I Really Need to Know I Learned in Kindergarten. “Be aware of wonder. Remember...
Stepping into Your Loved-Ones Reality: Is it lying or compassion?
Who doesn’t enjoy being surrounded by people who make you feel understood and supported? The need to be validated is important to...
Living in the Present and Savoring Each Moment
Live in the moment, just take it all in. Pay attention to everything, right there and right then. Don’t let your mind wander to...
Hoarding, Hiding, or Helping? When objects go missing
Dementia or Alzheimer’s disease not only affects memory, but because of the changes in the brain, someone living with memory loss also...
The Relationship between Hearing Loss and Dementia
Studies show that people who have difficulty with hearing are at a higher risk of developing dementia. After following over 600 adults who...