Introduction Every day, approximately 11,000 Americans celebrate their 65th birthday. According to AARP’s most recent survey, 75 percent of people over 50 express a clear preference: they want to remain in their own homes as they age, surrounded by familiar…
Aging changes the way we look and feel — and it also changes our voices and how we sound. Our voices begin evolving from the moment we’re born, from the giggling sound of an infant to the sophisticated vocal system…
A conversation may seem like a small thing. We have countless conversations every day, often without thinking twice about them. Yet over the past two years, Conversations to Remember has taught me that a single conversation can do much more…
Remembering Stonewall This past June marked the 57th anniversary of the Stonewall Uprising. On June 28, 1969, the New York City police raided Stonewall Inn, a popular gay bar in Greenwich Village where members of the LGBTQIA+ community came to…
What is Hoarding Disorder? According to the American Psychiatric Association (APA), hoarding is when one has difficulty getting rid of possessions, regardless of their actual value. Parting with these items causes significant distress, which is why they choose to keep…
Since the turn of the twenty-first century, modern medicine incorporates cutting-edge technologies to enhance patient care. With the development of AI, technology has shown to provide care for the elder generations in various ways that are not only providing more…
At Conversations to Remember, we are constantly inspired by the dedication of our volunteers. Their commitment to bridging the generational gap and providing meaningful companionship to seniors is the heartbeat of our organization. To honor that commitment and ensure the…
Throughout history, society and culture have grown alongside the practice of storytelling. Even prior to recorded/written history, storytelling practices are directly observable in the form of cave paintings at several locations, such as Chauvet-Pont d’Arc in France and Altamira in…
When Hearing Changes Slowly Hearing loss tied to aging usually doesn’t show up in a clear or sudden way. Most people adjust to it long before the issue is regarded as “hearing loss.” It might start with small adjustments, like…
The Double-Edged Sword of Increasing Lifespans in the Modern Age We can thank the medical advancements of the 21st century for the great gift of spending extra decades with our parents and loved ones. It is predicted by U.S. Census…
