The Importance of Storytelling and Dementia
Most people enjoy telling funny stories, sharing fun adventures, or reminiscing about younger days. We can select our audiences, places to...
The Season of Lent
Lent is a time of preparation and reflection leading up to Easter. People frequently decide to make sacrifices or add additional service...
When Dad Insists Mom is Just Forgetful
As we age, our bodies go through many changes, including changes in the brain. Often a spouse will notice subtle changes in his/her loved...
Understand Wandering, Being Lost, and Dementia
The wizard Gandalf, in JRR Tolkien’s book The Fellowship of the Rings, wrote a letter to the hobbit Froto explaining the riddle of...
Why Does My Loved-one Always Say No?
So often, when supporting someone living with dementia, the first response when the question is asked to do something, the answer is most...
Self-Affirmations, Self-Care, and Dementia
The lack of feeling appreciated by a loved one living with confusion and memory loss may sometimes feel discouraging because the person is...
A Positive Approach to New Year’s Resolutions
As 2023 comes to an end, many people create resolutions (a decision or determination) to change something in their lives. Often, it is a...
Taking Care of Yourself this Christmas
Christmas is a time of spiritual reflection as we celebrate our Christian faith. Many families, however, are experiencing the first,...
“That’s Good Enough!”
Driving to work this morning, I was reminded once more that Dolly Parton will be “home for Christmas” and “Mary’s baby boy will...