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Featured Caregiver - Neal Shah
Breaking News: Is Medicare about to Pay for Caregiving and Respite Care? A New Senate Proposal

Neal K. Shah, a Johns Hopkins- and NIH-funded caregiving researcher and CEO of CareYaya, reveals how bipartisan support, groundbreaking surveys, and innovative policies are converging towards a future where caregiving becomes a covered, accessible service for all. He uncovers why the GUIDE Model - paying for dementia care navigation, [...]

Susan Troyer2026-05-28T23:21:23-05:00May 28th, 2026|Categories: A Sense of Place|Tags: 63 million caregivers, Alzheimer's, Caregiving becomes a covered accessible service, Dementia caregivers, Medicare pays caregivers?, Neal Shah Reports|0 Comments

The air we breathe shapes our brains
Air pollution may directly contribute to Alzheimer’s disease – new study

"Air pollution has long been linked to heart and lung disease. But a large US study suggests it may also raise the risk of Alzheimer’s disease – the most common form of dementia." Author: Eef Hogervorst, Loughborough University Researchers tracked nearly 28 million older adults over six years nationwide. They [...]

Susan Troyer2026-05-01T11:23:28-05:00May 1st, 2026|Categories: A Sense of Place|Tags: Ageing, Air pollution, Alzheimer's, Brain health, Dementia|0 Comments

365 Ways to Say I Care
WAY #9: Decorate a Small Easter Tree or Spring Branch

Why this helps: A collaborative craft that welcomes the season creates a lasting visual anchor. For someone with dementia, decorating a branch with simple, lightweight ornaments taps into lifelong memories of holiday preparation and gives a sense of accomplishment that can be admired for weeks. The act of creating together—choosing [...]

Susan Troyer2026-04-03T17:32:58-05:00April 3rd, 2026|Categories: A Sense of Place|Tags: 365 Ways to Say I Care, Alzheimer's, Creative arts for people with dementia at Easter, Dementia, Helping people living with dementia to stay engaged, Lifting spirits in dementia care, Loved ones living with dementia, Novelty journaling|0 Comments

Speaking of mind, body, spirit
Welcome to the Full Circle Ranch

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 [...]

365 Ways to Say I Care
Way #7: Create a “What’s Next?” News Center

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 [...]

Susan Troyer2026-01-24T13:47:04-06:00January 22nd, 2026|Categories: A Sense of Place|Tags: Benefits of having a "news center" in dementia care, Daily schedule for comfort through clarity, Promoting a sense of shared purpose in dementia care, Promoting awareness in Alzheimer's care, Reducing boredom and anxiety in dementia care|0 Comments

Direction of the Ethical Compass
American Doctors Are Moving to Canada

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 [...]

Susan Troyer2026-01-20T18:11:35-06:00January 20th, 2026|Categories: A Sense of Place|Tags: Dementia and Alzheimer's medical specialists, Doctors, Health industry, Mental health, Physician shortage in USA, Seeking an alternative to the American health care system, Shortage of geriatricians, Shortage of gerontologists|0 Comments

A Lovely Sense of Place
Bird-watching and Our Simple but Essential Paraphernalia

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It was not until I was a student at the same college which Mother attended for her first two years that I learned [...]

Susan Troyer2025-10-21T02:37:46-05:00September 25th, 2025|Categories: A Sense of Place|Tags: Bird-watching in eldercare, Experiencing joy in dementia care, Poetry and discovery in nature, Soul care enrichment, Sparking memories in dementia care, The National Audubon Society Field Guide to North American Birds|0 Comments

May truth be told!
Medicaid Advocates Say Critics Use Loaded Terms To Gain Edge in Congressional Debate

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We put “loved ones” in nursing homes, underfund them as a society, and hope to never need one ourselves. – [...]

Susan Troyer2025-10-21T02:32:19-05:00April 10th, 2025|Categories: A Sense of Place|0 Comments

Managing dementia complexities
Just adding nursing home staff won’t ensure quality dementia care

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“Our findings highlight the fact that high-quality care involves not only increased staffing, but also specialized training in practices proven to [...]

Susan Troyer2025-10-21T02:31:45-05:00March 16th, 2025|Categories: A Sense of Place|0 Comments

Fostering cognitive health
Your environment can increase your dementia risk

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A new study focuses on the powerful role our surroundings play in shaping dementia risk. The meta-analysis demonstrates that factors [...]

Susan Troyer2025-10-21T02:29:22-05:00March 7th, 2025|Categories: A Sense of Place|Tags: Air quality, Alzheimer's, Dementia, Environmental effects upon dementia risk, fine particulate matter in the air, Green and blue spaces, Living near major roadways, Noise pollution, Walkability in a community|0 Comments