REMEMBER
The month of November is a time to remember. On November 11th there is a collective moment around much of the world to reflect on the sacrifice made by many soldiers, sailors and airmen and women. Is remembering important? Our collective memory shapes us. It has an...
Can We Still Be Friends? Dementia and Friendship
Being diagnosed with dementia can be devastating to a friendship. Individuals with dementia often feel their friends have abandoned them and friends often don't know what to say or how to react. You may even wonder...'Can we still be friends?' Feeling uncomfortable or...
Alcohol Consumption Increases Dementia Risk
Alcohol consumption and dementia have a complex relationship. And the landscape is changing. In the past few years, research has been published suggesting: Red wine as part of the Mediterranean diet may lower dementia risk. Heavy drinking has been linked to increased...
Music and Memory – Charles Cleyn – Decisions (Music Video)
I really liked this music video. I think it captures the power of relationships and how music can take us to places of remembering.
5 Ways that Lack of Sleep Affects the Brain
Have you been skimping on sleep thinking that you’re gaining more from your waking hours? Let’s face it! You have been fooling yourself all this time. Scientific evidence suggests that depriving the mind off sleep distorts the way it functions. The truth is,...
Dealing with the Caregiver Burden. The Keywords are Ask – Find – Accept – Treasure.
What is the Caregiver Burden? You may have heard about or read the term caregiver burden. You may have wondered what exactly that refers to. The caregiver burden is a term used to describe the physical, emotional, and financial costs of providing care. It is used to...