Why is a sense of purpose so important to the elderly?
By
Being Patient
| October 21st, 2020
There needs to be a point to your life, so this ties into brain health and longevity. If you have a reason to get…
What is the best way for caregivers to stay in touch with their loved ones using technology?
By
Being Patient
| October 21st, 2020
My message to caregivers is to demand that their mom or dad has access to technology. There’s no reason why anybody should not have…
How do you manage all of the free time during quarantine?
By
Being Patient
| October 21st, 2020
Listen to music, take deep breathes, and relax as much as possible. Try simple things such as looking through old photos, and adult coloring…
How do I cope with sundowning?
By
Being Patient
| October 21st, 2020
In general, the first thing we always want to do is make sure that our person is safe so you can’t be right up…
An Entire Village in France Built for People with Alzheimer’s
By
Alexandra Marvar
| October 6th, 2020
There is a village in France where nearly all of the residents are living with Alzheimer’s. And that is all part of the plan….
Dementia Care Expert Dr. Erin Zahradnik: A Crash Course for New Caregivers
By
Nicholas Chan
| October 5th, 2020
A dementia diagnosis may upend life plans for both the person with the diagnosis and their family. Dr. Erin Zahradnik, who provides palliative care…
Three Tech Gadgets to Help Family Members With Dementia Feel Less Alone
By
Athena Hellmann
| October 2nd, 2020
Caring for someone who is living with dementia during a pandemic can feel like wandering into uncharted territory without a flashlight. Many are feeling…
A Father With Dementia and His Son Connect Through Improvised Piano
By
Being Patient
| September 21st, 2020
Nick Harvey, a composer of music for television in East Sussex, England, recently posted to Twitter a video of his 79-year-old father, Paul Harvey,…
Eugenia Zukerman: Exploring Alzheimer’s Through Poetry
By
Tanner Jensen
| August 26th, 2020
Dealing with an Alzheimer’s diagnosis can be challenging, both for the person diagnosed and for their loved ones. Eugenia Zukerman, an accomplished flutist and…
Phil’s Journal: Reflections on a Friend’s Passing
By
Phil Gutis
| July 24th, 2020
Slightly more than a year ago now, my sister and I visited a friend from childhood who had been fighting colorectal cancer for more…
Joshua Cano
By
Alexandra Marvar
| July 20th, 2020
July 20, 2020 As an activity leader, I essentially organize engaging and fun activities for the participants at the Rosener House. I try to…
What Is CBT? Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Dementia
By
Nicholas Chan
| July 8th, 2020
People with dementia often suffer from mental health conditions, symptoms that can lead to serious consequences. These neuropsychiatric disorders can make it more difficult…
Words Matter: A Caregiver Finds the True Meaning of “Self-Care” in Her Love of Dance
By
Trish Laub
| June 18th, 2020
As a child, I took dance lessons. I would twirl through the grocery store, leap from aisle to aisle and dance anywhere I could….
The Enduring Brain Health Benefits of Exercise
By
Nicholas Chan
| June 15th, 2020
More than 5.5 million people in the United States live with Alzheimer’s — one in every ten people over the age of 65. Knowing…
Creative Care: Dr. Anne Basting on Revolutionizing Dementia Care With Creativity
By
Susanna Granieri
| June 4th, 2020
In her new book Creative Care: A Revolutionary Approach to Dementia and Elder Care, Dr. Anne Basting explores the benefits of performance and theatre…