[ad_1] I created a resource to help me manage and help my parents that launched me into a new life path. For over a decade, the business I launched helps individuals and families navigate the financial aspects of caregiving. People want a quick and simple tool to do it, so I created The What If … Read more
[ad_1] The holidays can often be a time filled with high expectations, requiring lots of energy and engagement in non-stop activities. For the individuals and families living with Alzheimer’s or other dementia, it can be challenging and a time of high anxiety. Festivities can agitate, confuse, and overstimulate persons living with Alzheimer’s or other dementia. … Read more
[ad_1] As we age, it’s natural for memory and cognitive abilities to undergo subtle changes. However, when these changes become more pronounced and start interfering with daily life, they may be indicative of a more serious condition like dementia. Dementia is a collective term for a group of cognitive disorders that impact memory, thinking, and … Read more
[ad_1] This blog describes one group member’s experiences in a weekly music therapy session, held in an NHS care home in Scotland. Morna* is a 74 year old woman living with a mixed-type dementia and attends the music therapy group regularly. When I arrive, Morna is sitting with some others in a communal space within the … Read more
[ad_1] Helping Families Build Lasting Relationships Throughout The Dementia Journey December 4, 2023 by Alzheimer’s Speaks Listen Live or Listen at Your Convenience Tuesday December 5th, 2023 2 pm EST, 1 pm CST, 12 pm MST, 11 am PST & 7 pm London GMT, 9 pm South Africa SAST, and on the Dec. 6th at 6 am in … Read more
[ad_1] Music Engagement in Dementia Care November 22, 2023 by Alzheimer’s Speaks Listen Live or Listen at Your Convenience Thursday, November 23rd, 2023 2 pm EST, 1 pm CST, 12 pm MST, 11 am PST & 7 pm London GMT, 9 pm South Africa SAST, and on the 24th at 6 am in Australia AEDT Music Therapy and Dementia … Read more