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Music therapy session at the SelfHelp Home. Music therapy for dementia. Photo by Brittany Edelmann
Music and Memory
Making music engages the brain and improves mood Nine residents at The Selfhelp Home, a senior living...
Art Kries and Jennie Herrmann
My Dad’s Dementia
Caring for my father shows the true importance of love As told to Lisa Fields Joliet resident Jennie...
Illustration of small group of seniors, belonging concept. Build meaning for those with dementia.
4 Ways to Build Meaning for People with Dementia
Keep these tips in mind to bring out their best 1. Remember who they are When working with families,...
Comparison Shopping
Comparison Shopping
Is Medicare Advantage right for you? If you’ve watched any television at all in the past 18 months, there’s...
Retiring Solely on Social Security
Retiring Solely on Social Security
Plan ahead to make your dollars go further Financial planners describe a secure retirement as a “three-legged...
Helen Meints with husband Don's legacy box. They worked with Molly Graff, a death doula
Death Doulas
End-of-life midwives ease the final passage with compassion  On Saturdays, Don Meints found special pleasure...
Romance Outside a Relationship
Romance Outside a Relationship
Seeking intimacy with others when a spouse or partner has dementia Lino Darchun began “practice dating”...
Geriatric Care Managers
Geriatric Care Managers
Experts help families navigate tough situations Betsy Calkins and her siblings recently faced a daunting...
99-year old hands
99-Year-Old Hands
When my grandmother, Mae, was 99 years old, I temporarily moved in with her. She was at the end of her...
Passive Neglect
Passive Neglect
Older adults are at risk when a caregiver fails to understand or meet their needs Colleen Morley trusted...
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