For the Aztecs, Day of the Dead rituals helped people find balance in their personal lives and social ties. Author: Lynn Sebastian Purcell, State University of New York Cortland Growing up in the United States, I remember on Halloween my mother used to say, “Honey, this is not just a [...]
There is a moment in every overmedicated woman’s story when the prescription pad comes out before the conversation begins. The appointment is fifteen minutes. The chart has a score. The waiting room is full. The woman sitting in the chair has lost her mother, or her marriage, or her sense [...]
Dear friends, We are holding this space for “transforming thoughts.” The message is about caring for a person living with dementia and the monumental need for societal change in our approach to caring for older people. From old narratives To new narratives. From impossible To what is possible. [...]
“Bullying - the act of harassing, intimidating, or abusing others, especially habitually or from a perceived position of relative power.” – Dictionary.com In Amy’s words… “… this kind of bullying is simultaneously this horrible public spectacle of shame where you're in a spotlight. And at the same time, it's a [...]
Dear friends, We are holding this space for “transforming thoughts.” All are included here because the message is about caring for someone living with dementia. The message speaks to the monumental need for societal change in our approach to caring for older people. From old narratives To new narratives. [...]
Why this helps: On a sweltering summer afternoon, the simple sensation of cool water can be deeply calming and refreshing. This activity is especially helpful if your loved one is restless, agitated, or overheated. The change in temperature is a powerful sensory input that can interrupt a cycle of anxiety [...]
Why this helps: Creating something with your hands that invites birds into your yard connects your loved one to the living world outside. Watching birds visit a feeder you made together brings ongoing joy and a sense of purpose. The activity itself—spreading peanut butter, rolling in seeds—engages fine motor skills [...]
David Kessler is an American author, public speaker, and grief expert. He has published many books, including two co-written with psychiatrist Elisabeth Kubler-Ross, MD. Looking to him as a leading grief expert when seeking support, we can be comforted knowing he is well-informed and providing reliable information on the topic. [...]
We hold this space for transforming thoughts. All are included here because the message is about the care of a person living with dementia. The messages speak to the monumental need for change in our approach to caring. From old narratives To new narratives. From impossible To what [...]
Why this helps: Anticipation is a form of joy! Creating a visual list of simple, achievable summer pleasures gives your loved one something to look forward to. The list can include tiny things (eat a popsicle, sit in the shade) and slightly bigger ones (visit a relative, water the [...]
