“It was a passion project that we all had,” Ilana Lefkowitz, a co-founder of Conversations to Remember, said about starting the organization. “It was a very eye-opening thing because it shocked me just how fast Conversations to Remember expanded, and…
Alzheimer’s disease is the most common cause of dementia, accounting for 60-80% of all dementia cases. The majority of Alzheimer’s cases arise in adults aged 65 and older, but Alzheimer’s disease is not a normal part of aging. Unfortunately, the…
Dementia causes cognitive decline, impacting communication and social skills. However, having thoughtful conversations with people who suffer from dementia is incredibly important for their well-being. Though it can be hard to navigate, it is definitely not impossible — with patience…
Dementia is an umbrella term that covers a range of neurodegenerative disorders involving a decline in cognitive functions, such as thinking, remembering and decision-making. Dementia is caused by abnormal changes in the brain, and can vary in severity. Although it…
Blaize Shiebler is a third-year student at Ohio State University. She started volunteering with Conversations to Remember in December 2020, and continues to participate in weekly calls as a senior volunteer today. Blaize got her start with Conversations to Remember…
New research about the causes of dementia and possible preventative methods looks promising. One main focus of research relating to Alzheimer’s is amyloid beta and tau proteins. Amyloid beta proteins are amino acid chains that make up amyloid plaques in…
Aileen Gaddi has over a decade of experience working at senior living communities, and currently works at Regency Palms Long Beach, in Long Beach, California, as Life Enrichment Director. She started as Activity Director, then transitioned to the Memory Care…
Conversations to Remember ended 2021 on a strong note and has even more in store for 2022. Our first annual Talk-a-thon event was a success on multiple levels. First, the Talk-a-thon raised over $18,000 for the program, with participants fundraising…
Aaron Lefkowitz was only 16 when he started calling residents at an assisted living community during the COVID-19 lockdown. Before that, Aaron was a regular volunteer at Arbor Terrace Roseland with a friend, where he “played games with the residents,…
“I get to have fun all day,” Sydney Malmin, Arbor Village at Hillcrest Senior Living’s Vibrant Life Director said about her day-to-day work. Sydney has held the position for five years, two of which have been at Arbor Village. She…
