Thinking builds neural networks, which is why practice improves performance. AUTHOR: Jennifer Robinson, PhD, Auburn University Have you ever wondered how your brain creates thoughts or why something randomly popped into your head? It may seem like magic – but actually the brain is like a supercomputer inside your head [...]
"Our ship is sinking, and the current approach is akin to bailing with a thimble. If we are to stem the rising tide of chronic disease, we must alter the elements of our environment that promote chronic disease." Author: Clayton Dalton, MD, completed a medical residency at the Massachusetts General [...]
In the evolving landscape of healthcare, particularly in the domain of dementia care, the introduction of the Experiential Model marks a revolutionary shift in our approach to caregiving. This piece draws inspiration from the insights of Christine Bryden, a formidable advocate for dementia care reform. In this YouTube, she shares [...]
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 appropriate for the care of someone living with dementia. The messages speak to the monumental need for societal change in our approach to caring. [...]
I put this big-picture question, which rarely gets asked amid debates over budgets and policies, to health care professionals, researchers, and policymakers who are older themselves and have spent many years working in the aging field. Author: Judith Graham - February 9, 2024 The covid-19 pandemic would be a wake-up [...]
Dr. Lydia Dugdale's book, "The Lost Art of Dying: Reviving Forgotten Wisdom" revisits the forgotten wisdom of ancient practices around dying, offering a fresh perspective on the end-of-life process. The author does this from the perspective of a specialist in medical ethics and treatment of older adults. This book review [...]
Food is medicine. Dear dementia caregivers, If you’re experiencing fatigue, weight gain, sleep issues, stress, or cravings for sweet or salty foods, pastries, or pasta, you'll gain knowledge in this Masterclass to help you turn it all around. Most people think that the cause of blood sugar spikes is sugar [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
“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 [...]