Posts in Dementia

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Including Your Loved One This Holiday Season

Simplicity is probably the best way to make the holidays go as smoothly as possible. Here are a few[…]

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How Do I Tell Others About My Alzheimer’s Diagnosis?

Receiving a diagnosis of Alzheimer’s or another form of dementia can be devastating and overwhelming. It is normal to[…]

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Encouraging Health and Fitness through Becky’s SeniorSit and Dance

Aspen Senior Day Center is dedicated to making a positive difference in the lives of all seniors who attend[…]

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Ensuring Safety and Reducing Stress with Senior Travel

Travel brings a host of new adventures and experiences, but it can also present major stressors that can intensify[…]

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Natural Memory Support

We all know how deeply valuable our memories are—both of the past and the ones we intend on making[…]

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Smart Ways Seniors Can Strengthen Their Minds with Brain Games

Brain games work by activating parts of your brain you may not have to use on a daily basis,[…]

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Dementia Care and the Holidays: How I Helped My Loved One Enjoy the Holiday Season

Long-term caregiver, Betty De Filippis, gives her tips regarding her experiences with her mother-in-law, Joan, who was diagnosed with[…]

Caregiving Starts With Taking Care of You

If you’ve recently taken on the role of caregiver, you may feel overwhelmed and uncertain about what the future[…]

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Maintain Your Brain!

When most of us think about staying fit we immediately think about our body from the neck down. However,[…]

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Providing Smart and Compassionate Dementia Care

Knowledge, patience, and practice are key to providing smart and compassionate care to people with dementia and support to[…]