In the tender journey of dementia caregiving, the unbreakable bond between caregivers and their loved ones forms the heart and soul of each step taken. Being real – our most outstanding achievements happen when we team up with others. That's what partnership is all about, and it's the heartbeat of [...]
Laughter in Dementia Care: A Healing Revelation I still remember my father’s birthday, a day that could have been shadowed by the complexity of dementia. Our household was filled not with melancholy but with a heartwarming glow of joy and laughter. Jamie, a care partner and dear family friend dressed [...]
We all know to eat right, exercise, and get a good night’s sleep to stay healthy. But can flexing our creative muscles help us thrive as we age? Ongoing research looking at singing group programs, theater training, and visual arts for older adults suggest that participating in the arts may improve the health, well-being, and [...]
Introduction In the previous parts of this article, we've begun to take a look into the concept of reparations for people living with dementia, what they could mean for our society, and why the quality of our dementia care is disturbing and unsettling. We've explored the different perspectives and factors [...]
Having just posted a quote by Robert Emmons, PhD, on our Facebook page, I was reminded of my parents' non-stop gratitude when we were "care-living" together (1998-2012). If there had been just one single, intangible factor which kept us together and well-functioning during those years, it was the constant expression of [...]
Dr. Al Power, the author of this quote, is a geriatrician, author, educator, and composer/songwriter. In his role as an international educator, he is a strong advocate for the restoration of dignity and comfort while helping those living with dementia to flourish. He is the author of two books, including [...]
Dr. Jeremiah Stamler was a pioneer in heart disease prevention. (Photo courtesy of Northwestern University) Dr. Jeremiah Stamler, a trailblazing cardiologist who helped people understand the critical connection between healthy lifestyle and heart health – and who continued his passionate work well beyond his 100th birthday – died early Wednesday. [...]
"One of the most important global challenges in public health nutrition is halting the continuing rise in rates of obesity, cardiovascular disease and diabetes. Central to the debate on how best to meet this challenge is the issue of foods and beverages containing added sugars. But this focus on sugar [...]
The words in this meme were spoken by Rev. Lynn Casteel Harper in an interview conducted by Judith Graham, a journalist and contributing columnist with Kaiser Health News (KHN). The article is titled "Minister for Seniors at Famed Church Confronts Ageism and the Shame It Brings." Judith Graham [...]
In the final months of her life while she was bedfast, my mother – Miss Ethel – sang in the very early morning hours. How could one not awaken smiling when hearing that beautiful voice singing joyfully next door and welcoming a new day! Daytime surprises brought the unexpected burst [...]
