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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, Aishling…

4 years ago

My Dad’s Dementia

Caring for my father shows the true importance of love As told to Lisa Fields Joliet resident Jennie Herrmann, 45, shares…

4 years ago

Music and Memory

Making music engages the brain and improves mood Nine residents at The Selfhelp Home, a senior living community in Edgewater,…

4 years ago

Wandering & Dementia

Tips to prevent a loved one from leaving home and losing their way Caring for someone with Alzheimer’s disease means…

4 years ago

Smooth Moves

Transitioning to a memory care community may be challenging. Here’s how to make it easier Abigail Havens remembers the troubling…

4 years ago

Passive Neglect

Older adults are at risk when a caregiver fails to understand or meet their needs Colleen Morley trusted that her…

4 years ago

99-Year-Old Hands

When my grandmother, Mae, was 99 years old, I temporarily moved in with her. She was at the end of…

4 years ago

Living Room Workouts

In a pandemic plus, older adults pivoted to virtual fitness classes to stay in shape The pandemic hit older Americans…

4 years ago

Am I Shrinking?

Why we shrink as we age, and how to preserve height In our youth, our height gradually increases, reaching our…

4 years ago

Dementia and Nutrition

9 tips to keep your loved one eating well with dementia When you think about side effects of dementia, eating…

4 years ago

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