Managing Challenges with a Cognitive Impairment
Gerald and his wife Maggie recently relocated from Southern California to be near their children and grandchildren. Since the move, Gerald has noticed that Maggie has become more forgetful. She was previously diagnosed with cognitive impairment; however, had been functioning […] Read More
How Can I Help When I Am So Far Away?
Emily Opal lived in the outskirts of Georgia. She was original from Northern California but, moved away thirty years prior to follow the humidity and southern hospitality. With her move, she left behind her mother, father, and younger brother. Emily […] Read More
Unlocking Memories: The Use of Reminiscence Therapy
Have you ever noticed that a particular scent could bring forth a rush of vivid memories? The smell of cookies baking might remind you of spending time at your grandmother’s house when you were a small child or a piece […] Read More
Mental Health Awareness
Mental health awareness is a vital part of a healthy community. Issues surrounding mental health are pervasive amongst all demographics and should not be overlooked as we age. The World Health Organization estimates that nearly 20 percent of the aging […] Read More
Communication and Alzheimer’s disease
Communication is an important part of our life; it allows us to relate to one another. Communication is more than just talking and listening; it involves understanding and interpreting. In people with dementia, nerve cells in the part of the […] Read More
Parkinson’s Disease: How to Move Forward After Diagnosis
Deon Batchelder, MA, CMC Mr. and Mrs. Jones are both retired and avid travelers. On a recent trip to New York, Mrs. Jones noticed her husband had a slight shuffle to his walk, which she hadn’t noticed before. Mr. Jones […] Read More