Recognizing National Volunteer Week (April 16-22, 2023)
National Volunteer Week began in 1974 when President Richard Nixon signed a proclamation urging Americans to give their time to community...
Dementia: A Misunderstood Disability
A person living with and without a disability wants to experience a sense of belonging, feel accepted, and have valued and meaningful...
Living Well with Memory Loss – FUMC’s Memory Café
Studies continue to show that socialization, physical activity, cognitive stimulation, having an outlet for self-expression through art or...
A Simple Shift in Speech: Communication and Dementia
Communication is simply the act of sharing information with one another. It might be an expression of a need or a more complex conversation...
The Power of Music for Persons Living with Dementia
Rhythm is the basic and fundamental component in all music. Rhythm is not just found in songs, but from the beginning of life. Our first...
Benefits of Yoga for Everyone!
As we age, the idea of embarking on a new physical fitness journey can be a little intimidating. It is a good idea to avoid high impact...
Entering Lent for Caregivers
Lent is a time of preparation and reflection leading up to Easter. People frequently decide to make sacrifices or add additional service...
Affirmations for Families
Feeling appreciated when supporting someone living with memory loss can sometimes be a challenge, and often the person living with memory...
Ecopsychosocial Interventions for Cognitive Decline
Typically the first treatment of choice for physicians when addressing cognitive decline, Alzheimer’s disease, and other dementia is a...