Dementia: A Misunderstood Disability
A person living with and without a disability wants to experience a sense of belonging, feel accepted, and have a valued and meaningful...
Seniors, Scams, and the Relationship to Dementia
Sadly, seniors are vulnerable to scams, especially financial fraud. According to the FBI, scammers target older people and successfully...
Communicating Effectively with Someone Living with Dementia
Supporting an individual with cognitive challenges has its difficulties. The brain’s ability to process and respond to information...
Health Benefits of Journaling
“Journaling is mindfulness in motion,” according to Lisann Valentin, a Shamic life coach, and can be your best wellness tool to ease...
Subtle Signs of Early Symptoms of Dementia
The Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) defines dementia as a “general term for the impaired ability to remember, think, or...
Time to Act
Since 2012, September has been recognized as World Alzheimer’ month. The theme for 2024 is “Time to Act on Dementia, Time to Act on...
Celebrating Grandparents Day on Sunday
In 1978, President Jimmy Carter signed a proclamation creating National Grandparents Day to honor and show love for the older generations...
Labor Day or a Labor of Love?
We know fall is fast approaching because another Labor Day is approaching. Designated as a federal holiday in 1894, the first Monday of...
Celebrating the Memory Cafe
This past Monday, FUMC’s Memory Ministry celebrated the third year anniversary of the Memory Cafe. The Monday Morning Memory Cafe began...