Our core values matter
See me – hear me
Dear friends, We are holding this space for “transforming thoughts” – featuring actionable ideas from past and present thought leaders. [...]
Building neural networks
How does the brain think?
Thinking builds neural networks, which is why practice improves performance. AUTHOR: Jennifer Robinson, PhD, Auburn University Have you ever wondered [...]
A common denominator
There is nothing inevitable or natural about chronic disease
"Our ship is sinking, and the current approach is akin to bailing with a thimble. If we are to stem [...]
Transcend traditional barriers
YouTube – Transforming Dementia Care: A New Perspective
In the evolving landscape of healthcare, particularly in the domain of dementia care, the introduction of the Experiential Model marks [...]
Transforming thoughts
See me – hear me
Dear friends, We are holding this space for “transforming thoughts.” Some are written specifically for the dementia community. All are [...]
Big picture question
Do We Simply Not Care About Old People?
I put this big-picture question, which rarely gets asked amid debates over budgets and policies, to health care professionals, researchers, [...]
Reclaiming dignity in dying
The Lost Art of Dying – A Book Review
Dr. Lydia Dugdale's book, "The Lost Art of Dying: Reviving Forgotten Wisdom" revisits the forgotten wisdom of ancient practices around [...]
Food for holistic health
Your body wants to be healthy! All it needs is the raw materials to re-build!
Food is medicine. Dear dementia caregivers, If you’re experiencing fatigue, weight gain, sleep issues, stress, or cravings for sweet or [...]
Instruments of peace
Teach Us to Count Our Days by Rev. Lynn Casteel Harper
“So teach us to count our days that we may gain a wise heart.” Psalm 90:12 Rev. Lynn Casteel [...]
A Dementia-Inclusive Event
HEART AND POWER: Utilizing Play for Your Mental Health
Mary Fridley, Coordinator of Reimagining Dementia: A Creative Coalition for Justice, recently sent word to us at ABeautifulVoice.org about an [...]
Shaping the future of dementia care
Tribute to Kate Swaffer and Her Trailblazing Mission
Kate Swaffer is more than a name behind the Dementia Justice Report. She's an advocate, a voice, and a beacon [...]
Focusing on the present moment
Stressed out? Why mindfulness and meditation help us cope with the world
In a world fraught with anxiety, stress, and environmental and humanitarian disasters, people are looking for ways to cope. Many [...]