Scented Memory: A Slice of Family History
I have always been fascinated by the principle that your sense of smell (and taste) is most closely linked to memory. Marcel Proust reflected that “the smell and taste of things remain poised a long...
View ArticleEvaluating “Baby Doll Therapy” for Alzheimer’s Patients
Baby doll therapy is something that I’ve never been too sure about. During my senior living days, I observed many Alzheimer’s patients hugging, rocking, burping, or carrying a baby doll throughout the...
View ArticleLove Where You Are, No Matter What Your Age
Maybe it’s the space of more years from then until now – now that I’m 31 that lends itself to greater moments of nostalgia, but I certainly find myself reflecting more, reminiscing more, remembering...
View ArticleDisney Memories Inspire Vacation With the Grandparents
The recent Boomerator guest post on taking the grandkids to Disney World brought back so many wonderful Disney memories for me that I decided to make an entire post of it. Perhaps it will inspire you...
View ArticleNew Study on Stuff and Love Teaches an Important Lesson
How much do you love your stuff? Do you have panic attacks when treasured items go missing? Feel uneasy when corners aren’t cluttered enough? Get angry if your spouse/partner moves your things without...
View ArticleAlzheimer’s Care: Why Decorating a Room Matters
You don’t have to be Nate Berkus, but you should establish a feeling of home, of comfort and security.
View ArticleNew Ways to Show Love on Valentine’s Day
There is nothing wrong with taking a day to celebrate the people in your life that you love. And if that includes a special senior, don't delay.
View ArticleAlzheimer’s Care: Taking the Next Steps
There is nothing like a dementia diagnosis to darken the view of what comes next. Today's post offers advice on how to move forward.
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