Active Aging and the Five Dimensions of Wellness
A holistic approach to active aging focuses on optimizing our physical, social, emotional, cognitive, and spiritual needs. Below are quick...
Improving Quality of Life for Individuals Living with Dementia and Their Families
An important goal when supporting individuals living with a neuro-cognitive disorder such Alzheimer’s disease or other types of dementia,...
Understanding Dementia: How are you doing?
Most often, when family member’s or friends begin to navigate the uncharted territory of supporting someone diagnosed with a...
“Good Grief Charlie Brown!”
In the beloved Peanuts comic strip, Charlie Brown’s catchphrase speaks to his quiet despair and unfortunate bad luck that seems to follow...
World Alzheimer’s Month
September has been recognized as World Alzheimer’ month since 2012 and the theme for 2025 is “Brain Health for All.” With the purpose...
Memory Cafe Updates!
Great news! We are growing! The Memory Cafe is designed for persons living with a dementia and a family member to share moment of joy!...
Labor Day: For those who work year round
This past Monday, September 1st, the United States and Canada observed Labor Day, the federal holiday created in 1894 to pay tribute to the...
Dementia Support: Learning to Listen to Ourselves
Developing effective communication skills when supporting someone living with confusion and declining cognitive and receptive skills is...
Recalling Childhood Memories when Living with a Dementia
Reminiscing about our childhood reminds us of some of the best times in our lives. People living with memory loss due to a dementia or...