If you or a loved one are navigating the challenges of memory loss, it’s important to have access to trusted information and support. Below are some reputable resources that offer valuable guidance, tips, and community support for those affected by memory-related conditions. Whether you’re seeking advice, caregiving tools, or just want to learn more, these organizations can provide the help … Read More
Navigating Conversations about Memory Loss with Compassion and Care
Memory loss is a sensitive topic that can be challenging to address, especially with someone you care deeply about. Whether it’s a parent, a friend, or a partner showing signs of forgetfulness, knowing how to talk about it is crucial. In this blog, we’ll explore strategies for approaching these delicate conversations with empathy and understanding. You’ll find practical tips to … Read More
Shedding Light on World Alzheimer’s Awareness Month
Launched in 2012, this global campaign is dedicated to raising awareness and challenging the stigma surrounding Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia. For a month, people from all walks of life unite to amplify the voices of those affected and to enlighten the uninformed about this debilitating condition. But why does raising awareness matter? And how can you contribute … Read More
12 Tips on Activities for People with Alzheimer’s Disease
12 Tips on Activities for People with Alzheimer’s Disease It can be extremely difficult to care for a loved one with Alzheimer’s disease, much less to find ways to engage them physically, mentally, and emotionally. However, we can and should continue to connect with them even though their condition may make it hard. Read these tips on how to improve … Read More
Is It Time for In-Home Care? Recognizing the signs.
As we ourselves age, so too do our parents. As adults we often find ourselves becoming the caretakers of others, paying back the loving dedication and care we received as children. Aging parents, however, can sometimes present unique challenges that you may not be equipped to handle. While caring for a loved one can be a rewarding and unique bonding … Read More
Sliding Doors: A Lesson from the Alzheimer’s Mind
Benny grew up in an orphanage in New York City. He was born in the 20’s and was placed in the orphanage by his mother, who had just gone through a divorce and could not afford to raise a child. Although he spent some time in and out of foster homes, Benny always landed back in the orphanage. It was from … Read More
50 First Times Meeting a Parent: Learning to Live in the Moment
There are many things that make the heart ache when you have a parent or loved one who suffers from Alzheimer’s disease. The worst of them is when your parent or loved one no longer recognizes your face and does not know who you are. Each time you visit a parent or loved one with Alzheimer’s disease, you carry a … Read More