A loved one’s diagnosis of Alzheimer’s or other dementia does not mean they can no longer participate or even enjoy traveling. In fact, in the ear…
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Summer Vacation: Tips for Traveling with Dementia
July 31, 2017
Four Myths and Four Action Steps on Memory Loss
July 24, 2017
During my career as a social worker, I have heard countless older adults, family members, and (more disturbingly) some health professionals repeat myt…
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How to Manage Your Anger When Caring for Someone with Dementia
July 19, 2017
Caring for someone who has Alzheimer’s or another type of dementia can be challenging and can sometimes lead to anger in both the person who has dem…
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Our special guest: Iona welcomes First Lady of South Korea
July 5, 2017
Iona had the immense pleasure of welcoming South Korean First Lady Kim Jung-sook to our Wellness & Arts Center last week. During her visit, the…
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Celebrating Valentine’s Day with a Loved One with Dementia
February 13, 2017
Valentine’s Day: It’s a special holiday many of us spend recognizing and appreciating our significant others. However, if you are caring for a l…
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Five Activities for Older Adults that Stimulate the Mind
February 6, 2017
For many, aging can be a difficult transition. Your body might have more physical limitations — maybe you used to love mountain biking, but can’t …
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Mark Trusted His Neighbor…Find Out What Happened Next
July 14, 2016
Imagine having your trust broken by someone close, maybe even a neighbor. Now consider if you had no family support and significant memory loss. Whe…
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