Editor’s Letter: Looking Ahead to 2022
By
Deborah Kan
| December 31st, 2021
On the brink of a new year, a note from Being Patient Founder and Editor-in-Chief Deborah Kan. Dear readers, As I reflect on 2021,…
For You and Yours: Enjoy Our Holiday Oldies Playlist
By
Being Patient
| December 23rd, 2021
Judy Garland, Frank Sinatra, Nat King Cole … classic holiday music to help tap into good old memories. There’s something about Christmas carols that…
Holiday Anxiety & Depression: 4 Science-Backed Ways to Cope
By
Simon Spichak, MSc
| December 20th, 2021
It is OK to feel stressed, anxious or sad this time of year. Try these science-backed- strategies to help disengage with unwanted thoughts and…
The Being Patient Holiday Gift Guide
By
The Editors
| November 26th, 2021
Gift ideas for loved ones with Alzheimer’s or dementia Christmas shopping for a friend or family member who is living with Alzheimer’s or dementia?…
5 Festive (and Dementia-Friendly) Thanksgiving Activity Ideas
By
Nicholas Chan
| November 17th, 2021
Are you caring for someone with dementia this holiday season? Here are five expert-recommended dementia-friendly Thanksgiving activity ideas to try this year. The holidays…
8 Gift Ideas for Family Caregivers
By
Nicholas Chan
| December 18th, 2020
If you’re shopping up holiday gifts this season, here are a few of our favorite gift ideas for caregivers. The pandemic has taken an…
Why “Fidget” Objects Are All Over Dementia-Friendly Gift Lists This Year
By
Alexandra Marvar
| December 8th, 2020
Shopping for a loved one with Alzheimer’s or dementia? You might see fidget quilts, fidget boxes, even fidget mittens on holiday gift lists this…