Each year, millions of older adults continue to face growing difficulties that affect their health, quality of life, and dignity. These challenges arise not from age itself, but from social and economic inequities that shape who receives support, who is…
Featuring Debra, a dedicated caregiver and partner with Conversations to Remember (C2R), who helps connect the seniors in her care to weekly student conversations that brighten their days. A Life Built on Empathy and Action Debra spends her days in…
Conversations to Remember has forged impactful connections between volunteers and seniors for over five years. Ethan Leibowitz has seen this program flourish since its inception, and through its evolution, he has grown to deeply appreciate the importance of connection. The…
We are thrilled to announce that the Conversations to Remember (C2R) 2025 Annual Fundraising Season is officially underway! We kicked off our drive on November 4th, National Day of Community Service, and the campaign will run through the end of…
The Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly, known as PACE, is a model of health care designed to support older adults who wish to remain in their homes and communities while still receiving the medical and social services they…
At Conversations to Remember, we’re continually inspired by the volunteers who give their time, energy, and compassion to brighten the lives of seniors. Among these dedicated individuals is Christina Tonks! A 2024 graduate of The College of New Jersey (TCNJ),…
Dementia is most often associated with memory lapses, language difficulties, and the gradual erosion of daily functioning. Yet beneath these visible symptoms lies a subtler, more enigmatic phenomenon, anosognosia, which is a neurological condition where individuals lose awareness of their…
OCD Statistics October marks the beginning of OCD Awareness Month, which was set by the International OCD Foundation in 2009. Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is a psychiatric condition characterized by a person experiencing obsessive thoughts, resulting in compulsive behaviors. Anatomically speaking,…
The hippocampus is a small part of the brain that plays a significant role in learning and memory. It converts short-term memories into long-term memories by storing, organizing, and retrieving information. The hippocampus helps a person learn more about their…
Dementia, an umbrella term for conditions characterized by cognitive decline like Alzheimer’s disease, represents one of the most significant and growing global health challenges of our time. Globally, there are currently over 55 million individuals living with dementia. Research shows…
