H.A.L.T. and the Importance of Self-care
When supporting someone living with a neurocognitive disorder such as dementia or Alzheimer’s disease, identifying your needs and...
Is Knowledge Really Power?
Families and friends of someone living with dementia will seek knowledge instinctively to ensure they learn the best strategies for...
Hoarding, Hiding, or Helping? When objects go missing
Living with some type of dementia not only affects a person’s memory, but it also interferes with the ability to process information,...
A New Reality of Golf
Friends often fade away when a friend is diagnosed with a type of a neurocognitve disorder such Alzheimer’s diseases or another type of...
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...
Keep Dancing!
The benefits of music for engaging people living with dementia is widely known, but did you know that by incorporating dancing into your...
Observation Skills are Key when Communicating with Someone Living with Dementia
Active listening skills are important when communicating with anyone, especially with someone living with dementia. Developing observation...
Internalized Ageism
As we age and live with the changes in our functioning abilities, we may experience a fear of loss of our independence. The anxiety and...
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...