Volunteer Spotlight: Shelby Spica

Shelby, a dedicated and compassionate volunteer with Conversations to Remember, has been making a difference in the lives of seniors since the early days of her college journey. Originally from New Jersey, Shelby earned her Bachelor of Science in Psychology…

How Microplastics Are Related to Dementia

How much of your food comes in plastic containers? What about the environment – how much plastic is circulating in there? Now, imagine all those plastic particles being absorbed in the human body. What then? This phenomenon is raising new…

Cognitive Changes and Aging: Misconception vs. Reality

Misconceptions surrounding aging—especially what it means for one’s cognitive abilities—are deeply ingrained in our society. These myths include false beliefs that cognitive decline and dementia are inevitable parts of growing older. However, the truth about cognitive changes in aging is…

Lifestyle Strategies to Reduce Dementia Risk

Introduction: Dementia is a growing global health concern, and is currently affecting an estimated 55 million individuals around the world . This number is expected to substantially increase as the current population ages, posing challenges for our healthcare systems. Dementia…

Homeless Older Adults: A Growing Population

Homelessness is a pressing issue in our world today. According to the 2024 Annual Homelessness Assessment Report, over 770,000 people have experienced homelessness in the United States, with older adults comprising the fastest-growing homeless demographic. The percentage of homeless adults…

Responsibilities and Expectations of Caregivers

Caregivers are crucial to assisting individuals in need of support with the activities of daily living. They can be family members assisting relatives or trained healthcare professionals. Some caregivers live-in with the person they’re assisting, while others work in shifts.…