When Life Pivots
The collection of pivotal moments that have greatly influenced our lives, such as a new job, a promotion, moving to another state, a...
Imagine You Have Dementia
Visualize yourself waking up this morning, confused, disoriented and struggling to process your surroundings. Imagine walking out of your...
Affirmations for Families Living with Dementia
Affirmations are simply positive statements that can help re-wire our brains and break negative thought patterns, reduce stress and...
Communicating Effectively with Persons Living with Dementia
Supporting some with cognitive decline requires shifting our speech to communicate effectively. The brain’s ability to process and...
When the Quiet Begins: When Caregiving Ends
“Quiet is where the heart catches up with the soul, where strength is restored, and where you remember who you are beneath the rush...
Living Well with Memory Loss! FUMC’s Memory Café
Studies continue to show socialization, physical activity, cognitive stimulation, self-expression through art or music, and nurturing a...
Hoarding, Hiding, or Helping? When objects go missing
Alzheimer’s disease or another type of dementia, not only effects memory, but because of the changes in the brain, the person can also...
Nurturing the Spiritual Needs of Persons Living with Memory Loss
Spiritual is key to our overall well-being. This is especially true for persons living with memory loss and their families. Creating and...
Are You a Constant Corrector? Letting Go of Being Right with People Living with Dementia
Imagine being told several times every day that you are incorrect about a statement, perception, date, place, or a simple memory. Imagine...