On Mother’s Day, Susan visited her mother at her assisted living facility. She brought her flowers and her mother responded with, “How nice! My daughter, Susan, used to bring me flowers.” Susan was devastated by her mother’s inability to recognize her and left the visit in tears. Again, she experienced the pain of loss in Read More
Healing During the Holidays: Practical Ways to Remember Our Loved Ones
by Pam Ness With the approach of Easter (March 27) and Passover (starting April 22), there is a lot to look forward to: the early blooms and breezes of spring, more daylight, and an opportunity to gather together with extended family to celebrate the holidays. While the occasion may be joyous, holidays can contain difficult Read More
Can Being Born in a Leap Year Keep A Person Young?
By Pam Ness This year is a Leap Year. That means that every four years, an extra day – February 29 – is added to the calendar, resulting in 366 days in that year. Why does this happen? The normal Solar Year is the amount of time it takes for the Earth to orbit the Read More
Alzheimer’s Families: Enjoying the Holidays
Caring for someone with Alzheimer’s can be a very tough job, whether professionally or for a loved one. The holidays can be a particularly stressful time, what with family gatherings, trying to take vacations, or perhaps not getting as much respite as you’d like. Here are a few things to keep in mind to help Read More
Holidays with the Elderly: Wow, they need some Help!
Often, it is at the holidays with the elderly when we have the time to take that breath and observe what is going on in the lives of our older family members. We realize they need some help and we need a plan, because things have changed since the last family holiday celebration. You notice Read More
Thanksgiving Guests with Dementia: Story Time!
Thanksgiving Dementia: Story Time by Michelle Kicherer of www.BananaPitch.com Having dementia is incredibly frustrating, confusing and scary. Even during the holidays, when those with dementia are surrounded by their loved ones, memories are hard to maintain, thoughts float away and conversations are hard to follow. At Thanksgiving, you may be wondering how to help a Read More