How Loneliness Affects the Brain

It is human nature to want to connect and socialize with others. Researchers infer this trend initially emerged from our ancestors, who strictly relied on one another for safety, food, protection, and social connection. This “strength in numbers” mentality is…

The Impact of Religion on Dementia

Religion is defined as a shared, group-centered practice around a belief in a higher power, and can be classified as monotheism, polytheism, animism, totemism, or atheism. The relationship with a spiritual being has been credited for helping religious people answer…

Conversations to Remember Earns Guidestar Platinum Seal

We’re thrilled to announce that Conversations to Remember (C2R) has earned the Guidestar Platinum Seal of Transparency! This recognition represents the highest level of transparency that a nonprofit can achieve on GuideStar, a trusted platform for evaluating nonprofits. This distinction…

How Pets Can Support Healthy Aging

Many pet owners can attest that pets have a special way of bringing joy into one’s life. However, there is a growing body of research showing that pets have more to offer than just companionship – they can have a…

Dementia & Hygiene

Dementia can profoundly impact daily life and make routine tasks challenging. Cognitive impairments associated with dementia, such as memory loss and confusion, may disrupt a person’s ability to independently maintain proper hygiene. For example, they may forget to bathe, brush…

New Alzheimer’s Drugs (October 2024)

On July 2, 2024, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved donanemab-azbt, known by the brand name Kisunla, as a treatment for early-stage Alzheimer’s disease. This was exciting news for Alzheimer’s patients and a significant victory for researchers, given…