It is common knowledge that food is essential to power bodily functions. Lesser known is the fact that food plays an important role in cognitive function, too, with different foods providing different essential nutrients for the brain. While having a balanced diet consisting of diverse fruits, vegetables and whole grains is generally best practice, some …
With March 2023 marking the third year since the COVID-19 pandemic spread across the United States, the effects of the virus are still being felt. In particular, the lives of senior citizens have been greatly impacted by restructured living communities, ongoing infections and long-term health complications caused by the COVID-19 virus. The Effects of COVID-19 …
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Loneliness and isolation have various secondary effects on long-term health. On their own, they are already challenging states to manage. This is most likely because, historically, humans have always been social beings, relying on communication and connections with others to further civilization. Loneliness and social isolation are not necessarily the same. As defined by the …
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Conversations to Remember was founded with a clear mission: help fight cognitive decline in senior citizens by combating loneliness and social isolation. Since its establishment in 2020, the organization has enlisted the help of student volunteers nationwide to participate in virtual visits with seniors from all over the country. Thanks to the volunteers’ efforts and …
After over a year of adhering to COVID-19 safety regulations, amidst a pandemic that continues to exacerbate feelings of isolation, loneliness and its impact on health is a rising concern. This is especially true in the case of senior citizens, who are inherently more prone to being isolated due to their living conditions. Senior citizens’ …
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Conversations to Remember’s college volunteers are establishing campus chapters where members can meet up in person to learn and engage in various activities together. This is the first time Conversations to Remember has helped host physical gatherings, and volunteers are reaching out to their college communities to expand the organization and further its mission. Ilayda, …
Parkinson’s disease is a disorder in the central nervous system. The central nervous system (CNS) processes information and sends motor signals through the body in response. Thus, Parkinson’s disease often affects motor functions, resulting in involuntary movements, such as tremors and loss of balance. Parkinson’s disease dementia (PDD) is diagnosed when people living with or …
Conversations to Remember has rolled out new software to support our virtual visits. This new chat system is being used already to identify new volunteers for our visits. Instead of asking everyone for their availability at the start of each semester and then relying on that information being accurate, we are now reaching out to …
After a successful debut in December 2021, the annual C2R Talk-a-thon returns for its second year. The C2R Talk-a-thon is a 15-day campaign hosted by Conversations to Remember with the goal of raising money and awareness for senior loneliness and isolation. Participating individuals and groups join together to call seniors during the Talk-a-thon period to …
Cheryl’s father already lived in a long-term care facility when he was diagnosed with dementia. As an only child, Cheryl took on the responsibility of caring for and visiting her father alone. She came across Conversations to Remember in a Facebook support group, and her life — and her father’s — was changed. “It gave …
