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Memes mightier than swords
Finding my voice again – one meme at a time

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It’s been a while since I’ve posted here — way longer than I would ever have intended! Life has a[...]

Susan Troyer2025-10-21T02:05:28-05:00October 19th, 2025|Categories: Mindful Presence|Tags: No Kings Day, Rising authoritarianism, Robert Reich Substack, Speaking for those who cannot speak, Stand Up and Speak Out!|0 Comments

6 Expert Tips from South Asia
How to Arrange Celebrations with Family

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Gathering with cherished family members and friends to celebrate occasions and holidays is a heartwarming [...]

Susan Troyer2025-10-21T02:38:31-05:00September 28th, 2025|Categories: Mindful Presence|Tags: creating family memories, Expert tips for celebrations in eldercare, family celebration for older loved one|0 Comments

Opening Doors to a Richer Life
Nature’s Role in Nurturing People Living With Dementia

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Dementia care often centers around medication and structured indoor activities. We find solace in the familiar [...]

Susan Troyer2025-10-21T02:38:15-05:00September 22nd, 2025|Categories: Mindful Presence|Tags: Association between dementia and nature, Experiencing joy in dementia care, Nurturing social bonds in dementia care, Soul care enrichment, Sparking memories in dementia care, Stimulating cognition in dementia care, The natural world and well-being|0 Comments

Meaning matters
Pope Francis’ death right after Easter sounds miraculous – but patients and caregivers often work together to delay dying

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Author: Michelle Riba, University of Michigan On the morning of Easter Monday, after his final public address the day prior, [...]

Susan Troyer2025-10-21T02:34:19-05:00April 25th, 2025|Categories: Mindful Presence|Tags: Cancer, Death and Dying, Doctor-patient communication, Doctor-patient relationship, End-of-Life, Meaning, Oncology, Positivity, Psychosocial support, Social determinants of health, Terminal illness|0 Comments

Prioritizing our brain health
10 Transformative Practices for improved memory & sharper focus [FREE eBook!]

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As we stand on the brink of life-changing discoveries in neuroscience, it’s more evident than ever that the decisions we [...]

Susan Troyer2025-10-21T02:29:41-05:00March 15th, 2025|Categories: Mindful Presence|Tags: Brain health, Dr. Austin Perlmutter, e-book - Top 10 ways to rewire your brain, Mental health|0 Comments

Unlock a better brain!
Better brain health is possible – here’s a blueprint

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Have you ever felt drained, anxious, unable to focus, or like you’re struggling to think clearly? If so, it’s not [...]

Susan Troyer2025-10-21T02:29:27-05:00March 1st, 2025|Categories: Mindful Presence|Tags: Alzheimer's, Anxiety, Austin Perlmutter M.D., Better Brain Blueprint, brain health issues, cutting-edge science-backed information, Dementia, Depression, free online broadcast, low mood|0 Comments

Our core values matter
See me – hear me

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We are holding this space for “transforming thoughts” – featuring actionable ideas from past and present thought leaders.[...]

Susan Troyer2025-11-13T14:22:41-06:00December 19th, 2024|Categories: Mindful Presence|0 Comments

Building neural networks
How does the brain think?

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Have you ever wondered how your brain creates thoughts or why something randomly popped into your head?[...]

Susan Troyer2025-11-13T14:23:10-06:00April 3rd, 2024|Categories: General, Mindful Presence|Tags: Brain, Curious kids, IQ, Neurons, Neuroscience, Thinking, Thought|0 Comments

Transforming thoughts
See me – hear me

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Dear friends, We are holding this space for “transforming thoughts.” Some are written specifically for the dementia community. All are included here because[...]

Susan Troyer2025-11-13T14:24:51-06:00March 1st, 2024|Categories: General, Mindful Presence|Tags: A care plan with a holiday theme for March, BASIC care plan for the person living with dementia|0 Comments

Reclaiming dignity in dying
The Lost Art of Dying – A Book Review

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Dr. Lydia Dugdale's book, "The Lost Art of Dying: Reviving Forgotten Wisdom" revisits the forgotten wisdom of ancient practices around [...]

Susan Troyer2025-11-13T14:29:14-06:00February 23rd, 2024|Categories: General, Mindful Presence|Tags: Dignity and grace in the process of dying, Modern medical approach to dying, Overly-medicalized death|0 Comments