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...
Navigating Family Dynamics when Dementia Knocks on Your Door
The collection of pivotal moments that have greatly influenced our lives, such as a new job offer, the birth of a baby, meeting someone...
Engaging Persons Living with Dementia with Activity Boxes
As our population ages, cognitive decline related to dementia is one of the most important issues we face today. As symptoms progress,...
Creating 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...
Dementia Support: Are You Missing the Boat?
Have you ever failed to take advantage of an opportunity by acting too slowly and “missed the boat?” Perhaps, the inaction occurred...
Myths about Aging
We all want to maintain a positive attitude and feel good by keeping fit and healthy throughout life’s journey as we age. But often the...
What’s on Your Agenda?
I love to tell the story about my visit with my friend and her family to the wild-life park near my home. The story begins with the...