Loneliness is often misunderstood due to societal misconceptions. One such misconception is that loneliness is associated with physical isolation. That is, believing that loneliness is caused by being alone, that a person who is alone will be lonely, or that…

Dementia and cognitive decline are often thought of as curtain call diagnoses, putting an end to individuals’ careers. While it certainly causes changes and requires attention, it does not necessarily mean that we need to bow out gracefully and roll…

At Conversations to Remember, we recognize that our success hinges not only on the dedication of our volunteers and the enthusiasm of our students but also on the collective efforts of a diverse and passionate community. Most people think of…

While dementia is commonly associated with aging and neurodegenerative disorders, certain drugs have been identified as potential contributors to symptoms that mimic or exacerbate cognitive impairment. In recent years, the intersection of drug misuse and cognitive decline has gained increased…

Everyone who participates in our virtual visits knows how much they benefit the seniors involved. However, that isn’t always obvious to people who are not able to personally witness the calls. In principle, the visits should help lonely seniors, but…

We often think that isolation can lead to loneliness, but the opposite is also true. Of course, someone who is isolated from people – or isolated from exposure to new and different people – could become lonely. However, there is…

The Conversations to Remember Holiday Fundraiser is underway. This year, it has been moved to November to allow more of our students to participate. Due to the success of last year’s fundraiser, we’ve been able to host hundreds of senior…

Ellia Vanderwerff, a senior at University of Michigan, has been a volunteer with Conversations to Remember (C2R) since October 2022. She began as a volunteer on a weekly call with a senior citizen, but was quickly identified as a leader…

Sleep is a regular biological process that everyone experiences. While scientists have yet to pinpoint a clear, explicit reason why humans sleep, it remains one of the body’s most important processes. The act of sleeping affects several systems and parts…

Alzheimer’s disease is a brain disease that impacts memory, thinking and behavior. Symptoms of Alzheimer’s tend to gradually develop over years, and worsen over time. The disease generally progresses in three main stages: early, middle and late. Alzheimer’s disease affects…