The cycle of life surrounds us
Inspiring new beginnings in caring for people living with dementia
Elisabeth Kübler-Ross (July 8, 1926 – August 24, 2004) was a Swiss-American psychiatrist, a pioneer in near-death studies, and author of the internationally [...]
Managing dementia complexities
Just adding nursing home staff won’t ensure quality dementia care
“Our findings highlight the fact that high-quality care involves not only increased staffing, but also specialized training in practices proven to [...]
Most striking: Unpaid caregiving
Dementia takes a toll on finances and family
People with dementia often face a rapid rise in unpaid and paid home care, and major erosion of net worth [...]
Understanding the issues
Empowerment Through Knowledge: Delve into the Comprehensive Dementia Justice Report
Best of 2023 dementia research - the Comprehensive Dementia Justice Report Knowledge is power, and understanding the issues at hand [...]
Advocate and champion for many!
In-Depth Exploration: A Closer Look at Kate Swaffer and Her Mission
Through her continued advocacy against the violation of human rights for people living with dementia, Kate Swaffer is protecting others [...]
Heroes in the truest sense
2023 Change Catalysts: Honoring Kate Swaffer & Linda Steele – Visionaries Behind the Dementia Justice Report
The report found many common beliefs amongst all stakeholders about the need for reparations. This includes recognition of the human [...]
A call to action in 2024
2023 Breaking News: Unveiling the Critical Dementia Justice Report
Linda and Kate's work was published in The Health and Human Rights Journal at Harvard University in December 2022. The [...]
Moving forward in 2024
2023 Breaking News: The Dementia Justice Report – Research headline news of the year
It's not about moving on. It's about moving forward - by shedding light on dementia care realities in 2023. Authors: Linda [...]
The invulnerability of the soul
Are You an Optimist? Could You Learn to Be? Your Health May Depend on It.
People may be more likely to experience optimism if they enjoy good health and a good quality of life. But [...]
Seeking healing of all living things
There is much more to mindfulness than the popular media hype
Have the benefits of meditation been overhyped in the West? Author: Pierce Salguero, PhD Mindfulness is seemingly everywhere these days. [...]
Celebrating soul care
Spirituality and its implications for dementia care
We can acquire this knowledge, and it can lead us to greater sensitivity to others and to the environment surrounding [...]
Exploring our inner space
What does it mean to be spiritual?
Increasingly, North American millennials identify as spiritual as opposed to religious. To them, part of this spirituality means being compassionate, [...]