Staying abreast of what is unfolding! Americans may have something beautiful to learn from Mexico’s Day of the Dead: a way of making remembrance a shared, continuing part of life. In our featured article, philosopher Lynn Sebastian Purcell explores the holiday’s roots in Aztec philosophy, where living well involves cultivating [...]
For the Aztecs, Day of the Dead rituals helped people find balance in their personal lives and social ties. Author: Lynn Sebastian Purcell, State University of New York Cortland Growing up in the United States, I remember on Halloween my mother used to say, “Honey, this is not just a [...]
There is a moment in every overmedicated woman’s story when the prescription pad comes out before the conversation begins. The appointment is fifteen minutes. The chart has a score. The waiting room is full. The woman sitting in the chair has lost her mother, or her marriage, or her sense [...]
Why this helps: Laughter is one of the most powerful non-pharmacological tools in dementia care. It reduces stress, releases endorphins, and creates connection. A dedicated "laughter hour" with a collection of printed jokes invites humor and play—and can be a highlight of the week! How to do it: Print a [...]
