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Gratitude is something we naturally think about during November, thanks to Thanksgiving – the time of year when we gather with those we love to give thanks for the blessings in our lives. However, you may not realize that November is National Family ...
Turkey Day is almost here, and with it, tons of traditions and festive fun that we look forward to every year. Beyond the turkey and the pumpkin pie, there are always activities that are great for young and old alike, says John Moniz, Executive Director ...
The holidays are a chance for us all to recognize and be thankful for the blessings in our lives, and at Christmas, it’s an opportunity for us all to warm hearts and give thanks for the things in life that give us meaning. For those whose loved ones with ...
Gratefulness is the key to a happy life, and being thankful is something we are especially cognizant about at this time of year. Not only are we approaching Thanksgiving – which is, as the name states, all about giving thanks – but we’re also getting ...
When you become a family caregiver to a loved one with dementia, it’s natural to have a lot of questions (and maybe even some misconceptions) about the situation. What’s normal? What’s not? What can you expect as the disease progresses, and what will ...
Breaking bread together is one of the joys of life. Enjoying a meal not only nourishes our bodies but strengthens our bonds, relationships and overall happiness. Good food is essential to a good life, but when someone has Alzheimer’s disease or another ...
The holidays are a wonderful time to come together and spend time with family, but if you’re a caregiver for a loved one with dementia, the holiday season can be more stressful than serene. Holiday celebrations need to be weighed against the safety, ...
November 2021 marks the 38th anniversary of National Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness Month. In the 38 years since the inaugural call for individuals to build awareness of this disease, we as a society have learned so much about those living with cognitive ...
When your loved one has been diagnosed with dementia or another form of memory loss, it’s natural to have many questions. Perhaps one of the biggest questions that must be answered is whether your loved one will remain at home or move into a memory care ...
One of the most difficult parts of the dementia journey is when your loved one ceases to remember who you are.
“This is when many family members truly feel that their loved one is no longer ‘there,’ even though they are present physically,” says Erica ...
One thing that connects us all, no matter our age, is the desire to have an engaged, meaningful and connected life. In fact, staying connected and having a sense of purpose actually improve our health – physical, emotional and mental. That need and ...
When it’s time for you to research memory care options for your loved one with dementia, it’s common to feel confused and overwhelmed. There are so many options and seemingly similar programs, amenities and services that you can become paralyzed by ...