Research says one of the best things you can do to delay or slow down the progression of Alzheimer’s disease or dementia is to keep your mind active. Mental activity in the form of puzzles, riddles, learning languages, or taking [...]
The holiday season is winding down. Christmas music has faded away. The lights and decorations are being taken down. People will put away the festive treats and start to consider a diet for the new year. As this season of [...]
There’s something about the holiday season that reminds us of living in the in-between. As Sarah Bessey says, it’s living in the “both/and”. This world is heartbreaking and scary and full of anger. And it’s also breathtakingly beautiful. It’s spray [...]
Just because you or a loved one has Alzheimer’s or dementia doesn’t mean you can never go anywhere or travel (of course, this depends on how far along the Alzheimer’s is, and should always be discussed with a doctor). But [...]
As people get older, they are eventually faced with the decision of where and how to live. This is especially true after the death of a partner or a spouse or when a new medical situation presents itself. For some [...]
Two boys bore his last name. Five siblings called him brother. One wife of 50 years counted him as her favorite person of all time. He was a devoted husband, father, friend, and brother. When people thought of him, the [...]
When a loved one has to move into an assisted living residence, it’s hard on everyone involved. It can be confusing or frustrating to the person moving in, and it can be heartbreaking to be the one bringing your loved [...]
For a long time, music has been known to help patients struggling with Alzheimer’s disease or dementia. But the science behind why has only recently become clear. A recent study shows that Alzheimer’s or dementia patients can recall memories and [...]
Over the last two months, we’ve looked at the Enneagram and how it shows us how we, as very different people, may handle our feelings, emotions, and actions when a loved one is diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease. To review, there [...]
Last month, we looked at the Enneagram and how it shows us how we, as very different people, may handle our feelings, emotions, and actions when a loved one is diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease. To review, there are nine basic [...]
