Author: Kate Swaffer Kaurna Country The discourse of suffering has long been a topic of lived/living experience dementia advocates and activists. Most people who’ve followed me here for a while now will know I have been very vocal about it, and how it is harmful to people living with a dementia [...]
Why this helps: A hands‑on craft that welcomes the season creates a visual celebration you can both admire. For someone living with dementia, working with simple materials—faux flowers, ribbons, a foam or grapevine base—engages fine motor skills and provides a sense of accomplishment. Art activities like painting, drawing, and [...]
Announcing the world premiere of the 2026 Food Revolution Summit Docuseries: The Science of Food and Wellness! It’s the world’s largest gathering of healthy eaters, and you’re invited to join! Imagine if the world were the kind of place where doctors prescribed vegetables… A world where getting a breakdown of exactly which [...]
Why this helps: A collaborative craft that welcomes the season creates a lasting visual anchor. For someone with dementia, decorating a branch with simple, lightweight ornaments taps into lifelong memories of holiday preparation and gives a sense of accomplishment that can be admired for weeks. The act of creating together—choosing [...]
In American Dementia – Brain Health in an Unhealthy Society, published in 2021, Daniel George and Peter Whitehouse invite us to look beyond the biology of Alzheimer’s and ask a harder question: What if dementia is not only a medical condition, but also a cultural mirror? What if the stress, [...]
Why this helps: Maintaining social bonds is vital for emotional health. A facilitated group call reduces the pressure of one-on-one conversation, sparks collective memories, and provides a powerful auditory reminder of family connection and love. How to do it: Use a speakerphone or a phone with a three-way calling feature. [...]
The beginning of a new year and time to freshen our official welcome! Thus, this updated WELCOME can be found on the blog page to shine some additional light on the version typically found only on the Home Page. WELCOME to... ABeautifulVoice.org A quest for soul in an age of [...]
Author Dacher Keltner explains how compassion is literally at our fingertips. Greater Good‘s latest video features the executive editor, Dacher Keltner, on the science of touch. Here, he elaborates on cutting-edge research into the ways everyday forms of touch can bring us emotional balance and better health. A pat on [...]
Creative experience might enhance brain health, which could slow down the brain’s ageing. That’s according to a study by a group of international scientists across 13 countries. They found that creative activities, like dance classes – the tango proved particularly effective – or art classes or music lessons or a [...]
This creative act engages the senses of sight, touch, and smell, providing a sense of purpose and collaborative achievement. It transforms your shared space with the beauty you made together, focusing on ability and shared joy. How to do it: Gather 2-3 stems of flowers, greenery, or even interesting branches. [...]