Dementia causes cognitive decline, impacting communication and social skills. However, having thoughtful conversations with people who suffer from dementia is incredibly important for their well-being. Though it can be hard to navigate, it is definitely not impossible — with patience and empathy, anyone can have wonderful conversations and make meaningful connections. First, it can be …
Dementia is an umbrella term that covers a range of neurodegenerative disorders involving a decline in cognitive functions, such as thinking, remembering and decision-making. Dementia is caused by abnormal changes in the brain, and can vary in severity. Although it tends to affect older adults, it is not a normal part of aging. Everyone loses …
Blaize Shiebler is a third-year student at Ohio State University. She started volunteering with Conversations to Remember in December 2020, and continues to participate in weekly calls as a senior volunteer today. Blaize got her start with Conversations to Remember because she was looking for an opportunity to volunteer that was also COVID-friendly. “I actually …
New research about the causes of dementia and possible preventative methods looks promising. One main focus of research relating to Alzheimer’s is amyloid beta and tau proteins. Amyloid beta proteins are amino acid chains that make up amyloid plaques in the brains of people with Alzheimer’s disease. Tau proteins are mainly found in neurons and …
Aileen Gaddi has over a decade of experience working at senior living communities, and currently works at Regency Palms Long Beach, in Long Beach, California, as Life Enrichment Director. She started as Activity Director, then transitioned to the Memory Care Director position. Finally, two years ago she took on her current role of Life Enrichment …
Conversations to Remember ended 2021 on a strong note and has even more in store for 2022. Our first annual Talk-a-thon event was a success on multiple levels. First, the Talk-a-thon raised over $18,000 for the program, with participants fundraising even after the December 15th end date. This is in addition to Facebook donations and …
Aaron Lefkowitz was only 16 when he started calling residents at an assisted living community during the COVID-19 lockdown. Before that, Aaron was a regular volunteer at Arbor Terrace Roseland with a friend, where he “played games with the residents, such as bingo and board games.” Amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, Aaron found a way to …
“I get to have fun all day,” Sydney Malmin, Arbor Village at Hillcrest Senior Living’s Vibrant Life Director said about her day-to-day work. Sydney has held the position for five years, two of which have been at Arbor Village. She works hands-on with more than 100 residents in her building, coordinating activities that “keep them …
December 1st — For many people, December symbolizes the start of the holiday season, bringing with it the joy of good food and cheerful times with friends and family. But for many others, the holiday season is a reminder of their loneliness and isolation. This is the case for many seniors, whether they live alone …
December 1st — The first annual Conversations to Remember Talk-a-thon officially begins today! Participants have been registering and fundraising for a few weeks already, with more than $10,000 raised towards the final goal of $100,000 for the organization. The money raised will go towards training students and supplying technology to needy seniors, building out our …
