Click the link to access resource –>> https://www.theconversationproject.org/ The Conversation Project® is a public engagement initiative with a goal that is both simple and transformative: to have every person’s wishes for end-of-life care expressed and respected. Too many people die in a manner they would not choose, and too many of their loved ones are left […]
Creating a dementia memory box is a simple activity where you can use reminiscence therapy to help your loved one at home. By just sitting down together and exploring a collection of items or images from your loved one’s past you can help encourage short-term memories by stimulating long-term ones. It can also open-up the […]
Click the link to access the resource –>> https://www.shiptacenter.org/ The State Health Insurance Assistance Programs (SHIPs) provide local, in-depth, and objective insurance counseling and assistance to Medicare-eligible individuals, their families, and caregivers. Help for yourself or your loved ones Considering making coverage changes during Medicare’s Annual Election Period (Open Enrollment)? Contact your SHIP for one-on-one […]
Are you a full-time or part-time caregiver of a family member with dementia or other cognitive disorders? Then this blog post is for you. It is already challenging enough trying to occupy a loved one with dementia during the day, especially if he or she is home-bound or has moderate to severe symptoms. Now with […]
Click the link to access resource –>> https://www.edx.org/ Our Story edX is the trusted platform for education and learning. Founded by Harvard and MIT, edX is home to more than 20 million learners, the majority of top-ranked universities in the world and industry-leading companies. As a global nonprofit, edX is transforming traditional education, removing the […]
COVID-19 has taken a lot of valuable family time away from seniors due to mandatory stay-at-home restrictions. As the months have passed since our initial concerns about coronavirus in the U.S., those restrictions have changed. Depending on surges in cases, what states seniors reside in, and what phases of re-opening each community is in, some […]
Click the link to access resource –>> https://www.donotcall.gov/ The federal government’s National Do Not Call Registry is a free, easy way to reduce the telemarketing calls you get at home. To register your phone number or to get information about the registry, visit www.donotcall.gov, or call 1-888-382-1222 from the phone number you want to register. You […]
For seniors, it’s not usually a matter of “if” you fall. It’s very much a matter of “when”. As we age, our muscles naturally weaken and our overall posture and standing balance takes a hit. There are methods for improving your overall balance in order to lower your risk for fall. We’re not talking about […]
View the Lion Cam Here—> https://nationalzoo.si.edu/webcams/lion-cam About Smithsonian’s National Zoo Source: https://nationalzoo.si.edu/about Our Mission: At the Smithsonian’s National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute, we save species. We provide engaging experiences with animals and create and share knowledge to save wildlife and habitats. Always free of charge and open 364 days a year, the Smithsonian’s National […]
In order to begin this challenging conversation with your parents, It is best to come to the discussion table equipped with general knowledge about hoarding. According to the Anxiety and Depression Association of America (ADAA, 2020), hoarding is defined as the “persistent difficulty discarding or parting with possessions regardless of their actual value”. Contrary to […]
