“So teach us to count our days that we may gain a wise heart.” Psalm 90:12 Rev. Lynn Casteel Harper is a minister for older adults at The Riverside Church in New York City. She is the author of the book On Vanishing: Mortality, Dementia, and What It Means [...]
Mary Fridley, Coordinator of Reimagining Dementia: A Creative Coalition for Justice, recently sent word to us at ABeautifulVoice.org about an upcoming free, global playshop of the Global Play Brigade to share with colleagues and friends, both locally and internationally. Mary writes that she had the privilege of working with the [...]
Kate Swaffer is more than a name behind the Dementia Justice Report. She's an advocate, a voice, and a beacon of hope for people living with dementia and older individuals worldwide. As a global campaigner, she's consistently at the forefront, championing their rights and ensuring their voices are heard. To [...]
In a world fraught with anxiety, stress, and environmental and humanitarian disasters, people are looking for ways to cope. Many have turned to practices originating in ancient eastern philosophies for guidance. Among these is mindfulness, which is linked to meditation. Lucy Draper-Clarke, researcher and author of The Compassionate Activist, spoke [...]
Dear friends, We are holding this space for “transforming thoughts.” Some are written specifically for the dementia community. All are included here because the message is applicable to caring for someone living with dementia. The messages speak to the monumental need for societal change in our approach to caring for older [...]
Are we really all that different? Find out how these differences may impact you! You’ve probably heard the saying, “Men are from Mars, and Women are from Venus,” but when it comes to our brains, are we really all that different? The answer to this question may surprise you! The [...]
“Ageism refers to the stereotypes (how we think), prejudices (how we feel) and discrimination (how we act) towards others or oneself based on age.” – World Health Organization According to a report published by NIH, when ageism is combined with the stigma of dementia, it is associated with higher [...]
Spiritual engagement is losing out to efficiency when it comes to older age. Authors: John Wattis and Stephen Curran Old age is a time of many challenges. Retirement brings opportunities, but for many people it also results in loss of role and income. Loved ones may die, leading to [...]
In our journey to understand and reimagine dementia care, we draw inspiration from the words of Mary Fridley, the Coordinator of "Reimagining Dementia— A Creative Coalition for Justice.” Her quote sheds light on a vital aspect of dementia care—the restoration of humanity to people living with dementia. Mary’s words invite [...]
Alcohol and other drugs can overpower the reward pathways of the brain... But in recent years, we have learned that brain gene activity can be changed with lifestyle, thereby reducing the risk of dementia. Lifestyle practices can promote physical and mental health. Author: Karla Kaun, Brown University Many people [...]