mom knew hundreds of songs, but down in the valley was her go to
I had never heard Mom sing Down in the Valley. Ever. Until a couple of…
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1 easy way you can help change the face of dementia care worldwide
“I LOVE your newsletter!” the email began. “I often share your stories with our students…
7 kinds of therapy i don’t want when i’m living with alzheimer disease
When I am living with Alzheimer disease, which I expect I will be one day,…
7 things you can do now to prepare for being a dementia care partner one day
Most family members who become dementia care partners do so out of necessity rather than…
7 ways to bring joy to your dying mom at christmas
December 17, 2018: This is the second time I’ve written about Gloria Gallagher and her daughter…
puppies & people living with dementia: it’s not rocket science (p.s.: forget the pillows — leave them with the real thing!)
We know what works — this little visit with puppies got 13 million views in…
bj and her mom gloria look for blessings
November 21, 2018: Gloria Gallagher has lived with Alzheimer’s disease for more than a decade.…
alex george fiddles “good-to-go” message from mom & universe
The universe’s messengers come in all shapes, sizes, colours, forms, genders, and ages. They may…
7 strategies to create harmony in dementialand
Dr. Elaine Eshbaugh writes a warm-hearted, funny and insightful blog Welcome to Dementialand, which I’ve quoted…
how old is old?
I love the quote from the “old man” towards the end of the video below.…