Benefits of Rocking Chair Therapy and Dementia
My love of rocking began on the back porch of my grandmother’s Tennessee home. We didn’t have a rocking chair at my house, but Saturday...
Meaningful Conversations with Someone with Dementia
Communication is simply the act of sharing information with one another. It might be an expression of a need, or a more complex...
September is World Alzheimer’s Month
September has been recognized as World Alzheimer’s Month since 2012, and the theme for 2026 is “The Earlier You Know, The More You Can...
Why is Asking for Help so Hard?
When supporting someone living with dementia, it is often difficult to reach out for help. The person providing support may feel a sense of...
Dementia Support: Learning to Listen to Yourself
Developing effective communication skills when supporting someone living with confusion and declining cognitive and receptive skills is...
Labor Day or a Labor of Love?
On Monday, we celebrate the contributions and achievements of the American worker. Designated a federal holiday in 1894 to be recognized on...
“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...
Mindful Walking to Nurture the Soul
Walking is one of the best exercises to promote mental and physical health and improve overall well-being. Research shows “walking and...
The Misconceptions of Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI)
As we age, our thought processes may become slower and be a bit more forgetful; misplacing our keys occasionally or forgetting why we...