In American Dementia – Brain Health in an Unhealthy Society, published in 2021, Daniel George and Peter Whitehouse invite us to look beyond the biology of Alzheimer’s and ask a harder question: What if dementia is not only a medical condition, but also a cultural mirror? What if the stress, [...]
Why this helps: Maintaining social bonds is vital for emotional health. A facilitated group call reduces the pressure of one-on-one conversation, sparks collective memories, and provides a powerful auditory reminder of family connection and love. How to do it: Use a speakerphone or a phone with a three-way calling feature. [...]
Art by Almeta Fridley. What a joy to watch her work! Author: Mary Fridley Faculty, East Side Institute . . . Founder, The Joy of Dementia (You Gotta Be Kidding!) . . . Coordinator, Reimagining Dementia: A Creative Coalition for Social Justice [...]
We’re finally understanding that women’s hearts don’t work the same way as men’s, and that knowledge is saving lives. Research shows that women have unique heart anatomy and risk profiles. They may also experience different symptoms when something’s wrong. Instead of sudden chest pain, heart disease might present as unusual [...]
The beginning of a new year and time to freshen our official welcome! Thus, this updated WELCOME can be found on the blog page to shine some additional light on the version typically found only on the Home Page. WELCOME to... ABeautifulVoice.org A quest for soul in an age of [...]
🌱 What Makes 365 Ways to Say I Care Different Most resources about dementia focus on decline — and too often, they begin at the end. 365 Ways to Say I Care was created to do something different. This living directory is built on a simple but radical truth: Life [...]
Why this helps: A visual, centralized hub for the day's plan reduces anxiety and confusion by creating predictable structure. It fosters independence, invites participation, and keeps everyone connected to shared goals and memories, reinforcing a sense of purpose and belonging. Thus, reducing feelings of helplessness and boredom. How to do [...]
Author: Brett Kelman, KFF Health News Illustrator: Oona Zenda, KFF Health News Earlier this year, as President Donald Trump was beginning to reshape the American government, Michael, an emergency room doctor who was born, raised, and trained in the United States, packed up his family and got out. Michael now [...]
Author Dacher Keltner explains how compassion is literally at our fingertips. Greater Good‘s latest video features the executive editor, Dacher Keltner, on the science of touch. Here, he elaborates on cutting-edge research into the ways everyday forms of touch can bring us emotional balance and better health. A pat on [...]
Why this helps: A gentle manicure is an attentive, loving touch that fosters connection. This focused care is more than grooming; studies of therapeutic touch show it can lower stress and promote calm, making it a simple ritual for well-being. How to do it: Gather basic supplies: a bowl of [...]