Benefits of Journaling When Supporting Someone Living with Dementia
Let’s face it; stress is a real thing when supporting someone with dementia. It can lead to a multitude of health concerns when left...
Anosognosia and Dementia: Why my love-one may resist treatment
During a recent expressive art class for persons living with memory loss, the person was asked to draw a self-portrait. One gentleman drew...
Mild Cognitive Impairment and Dementia
As we age, our thought processes can slow down and we may become a bit forgetful; misplacing our keys occasionally or forgetting why we...
Avoiding Accidents in the Home
Taking measures to improve safety can prevent injuries and help a person with memory loss or dementia and the caregiver feel more relaxed...
Meaningful Relationships, Dementia and a A Simple Shift in our Speech
Change is not easy, but a simple shift in our speech can result in someone living with dementia to feel understood and respected, thus,...
Common Myths about Aging
Aging is a journey. We all want to maintain a positive attitude and feel good about ourselves by keeping fit and healthy. But often the...
Understanding an Unmet Need 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...
Living with Purpose when Living with Dementia
Having a purpose in life reflects on one’s life goals and the desire to pursue them. By having a purpose, one has the internal motivation...
Explaining a Grandparents Memory Loss to Grandchildren
Children are resilient. They are also curious, honest, and observant and often family members think a grandchild won’t notice the changes...