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 [...]
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 [...]
“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 [...]
Spiritual engagement is losing out to efficiency when it comes to older age. Authors: John Wattis and Stephen Curran Old age is a time of many challenges. Retirement brings opportunities, but for many people it also results in loss of role and income. Loved ones may die, leading to [...]
