“That’s Good Enough!”
Last year, about this time, I was driving to work enjoying Christmas music and was reminded that Dolly Parton will be “home for...
Addressing Loneliness and Social Isolation for Families Living with a Dementia
Older adults in general are at a higher risk to experience social isolation and loneliness: they are more likely to live alone, have fewer...
Gathering for a Thankful Thanksgiving When Living with Dementia
With Thanksgiving only days away, ensuring your family member or friend living with a dementia feels included and a sense of belonging is...
Gathering for a Thankful Thanksgiving When Living with Dementia
With Thanksgiving only a couple of weeks away, it is time to start planning for a meaningful holiday to ensure your family member or friend...
Reducing Fall Risk in Those Living with Dementia
For the senior population, taking precautions to prevent falls is pertinent in maintaining health and independence. More than one out of...
Mindfulness Practice of Stone Stacking
This photo was taken during a morning mindfulness session with person’s living with a dementia, and with soothing music of nature sounds...
Stop Correcting and Start Connecting with Person’s Living with a Dementia
During the progression of any dementia, the brains ability to store and retrieve memories decreases. However, because of interactions at a...
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,...