Mindful Presence

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 [...]

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, [...]

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 [...]

Focusing on the present moment
Stressed out? Why mindfulness and meditation help us cope with the world

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 [...]

2024-02-05T22:39:48-06:00February 5th, 2024|Categories: General, Mindful Presence|Tags: , , , , |0 Comments

Transforming thoughts
See me – hear me

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 applicable to caring for someone living with dementia. The messages speak to the monumental need for societal change in our approach to caring for older [...]

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