Month: November 2024
What is your role at Aging Wisdom?
What made you want to work in the field of aging? …
The ways we connect with each other contain both small moments and lasting lessons. Together we can celebrate how we build connections through different methods of communication between people living with and without Alzheimer’s dementia. Without the many unique individuals living with dementia, including the three individuals in the stories below, our appreciation for connection is less full.
This is written with gratitude to them. …
With holidays on the horizon, many of us are making plans to gather with family and friends. These gatherings often involve lively conversation, exchanging gifts, and other celebrations of the season.
Preparing our favorite foods and lots of eating are at the center of these get-togethers. Eating brings joy. Food engages all the senses, especially taste and smell. The traditional meals and treats we share have strong ties to memories of holidays past.
For someone living with Alzheimer’s disease or another form of dementia, however, all the activity, the people, and associated noise can be unsettling. Normal routines are interrupted, and this may create some discomfort and confusion. …
Multigenerational housing is a growing trend in the United States and perhaps something you’re considering. On the plus side, there’s increased time for bonding and for caring for elders or children as needed, as well as improved finances from sharing expenses. And there is peace of mind knowing you are surrounded by family. …