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.…

Taking a Vacation with a Person Living with Dementia

Vacations are usually associated with relaxation, exploration, and new experiences. However, for families and caregivers who take care of a loved one living with dementia, traveling can require additional preparation and patience. With the right planning and support, it’s possible…

Symptoms of Dementia: Hallucinations and Delusions 

Dementia is a broad term that describes a range of symptoms that affect cognitive function, including memory, perception, disposition, and conduct. When interviewed by the AARP, individuals diagnosed with dementia discussed the frequent blanks in their memory and difficulty expressing…

The Power of Intergenerational Connections

“Connections between generations are essential for the mental health and stability of a nation.” – Margaret Mead Intergenerational connections—what are they, and why are they so important? Intergenerational connections are meaningful interactions between individuals from different generations within families, communities,…

Five Common Chronic Conditions in Older Adults

After receiving a new medical diagnosis, one can expect to start discussing treatment options, planning follow-up appointments with their primary doctor or specialist, and anticipating the next steps. While receiving a name for the symptoms afflicting one’s life can be…

Can Music Impact Social Isolation?

The more we listen to music and remain in contact with one another, the less socially isolated we will feel. Research suggests that this is because social connectedness and music intertwine to generate feelings of warmth and tranquility. In turn,…

Ageism – What is it?

Ageism is defined by the World Health Organization as the stereotypes, prejudice, and discrimination directed toward others or oneself based on age. Stereotypes reflect how we think, prejudice reflects how we feel, and discrimination reflects how we act. While ageism…