“A friend hears the song in my heart and sings it to me when my memory fails.” – (author unknown) We liked all kinds of sacred music and Broadway show tunes, but overdosed on Southern gospel, because of its bold, colorful imagery. It fit with our use of metaphors. [...]
“People without dementia are not used to enforced isolation, or social and physical distancing, whilst people with dementia experience it from the day we dare to share our diagnosis.” – Kate Swaffer Do you ever wonder about stigma and where it begins? Have you ever experienced it? How does stigma [...]
Not long after being introduced to Gaby, a graphic artist skilled in animation and a graduate of the university here in Guanajuato, I received an unexpected offer. She and Zyan, Gaby's friend and fellow graphic artist, proposed some design upgrades on our magazine which had just been launched! While unexpected, [...]
I don’t worry. I’m not afraid. “I’ve done a lot of thinking about what I want my life to look like as I age. Two of the most important things for me are maintaining my physical mobility and strength and staying mentally sharp. And I’m grateful that I can say [...]
"Yes, Danes have a stable government, low levels of public corruption, and access to high-quality education and health care. The country does have the the highest taxes in the world, but the vast majority of Danes happily pay: They believe higher taxes can create a better society. . . Perhaps [...]
"The first concert of it's kind in the country, 'Love Never Forgets,' with music and lyrics by Louisa Castner and Victor Zupanc, was commissioned through 'Healing & Hope Through Song,' an American Composers Forum (ACF) residency program for the Giving Voice Chorus, which includes singers with Alzheimers and their care [...]
"People with dementia often deal with stigma and social isolation. What is stigma and how does it affect individuals living with dementia? Watch, find out, and share! It is up to us to change the conversation around dementia!" - by Culture Change Network of Georgia https://youtu.be/BjeFnqOVcgQ Music by [...]
This video was originally posted during the holidays of 2017. During the 2020 pandemic holiday season, you may find these simple ways to destress now resonate more than ever before! (1:36 min). Nov 28, 2017 - From the desk of Andrew Weil, M.D. While situations that can lead to [...]
Giving "A Gift Each Day" may be good for the soul When I was five years of age, I was quarantined for a number of weeks with scarlet fever along with a sister. Our Aunt Alta brought a large box with small gifts inside – each one gift-wrapped. We were [...]
"Being in isolation might be a great time to try something new. In this series, we get the basics on hobbies and activities to start while you’re spending more time at home." - Author: Adele Wessell, Southern Cross University The washing, drying, ironing, airing, pushing baby in his pram – [...]
