By Marianne Sciucco, New York, US Have you heard these myths about the power of art in dementia care? Myth 1: Only artistic individuals can benefit from art therapy. Myth 2: People
Marcia Ashford, Huntsville, Alabama As a writer, I believe in the power of storytelling not only to entertain and inspire, but also to educate and inform. My latest work, Trudy Matoody and
By Marianne Sciucco, New York, US Anyone living with Alzheimer’s or dementia, and those who care for them, know the importance of lifestyle adjustments to successfully navigate this journey. From simple strategies
By Christy Byrne Yates, California, USA This week’s podcast guest is Andrea Couture, author of “Embracing What Remains.” She brings a unique perspective to our listeners with her firsthand experience caring for
By Marianne Sciucco, New York, USA The science and art worlds tell us that music, art, and dance may help us engage with people who have dementia, whether they are in the
By Lori LaBey, Minnesota, USA Betty the Bald Chicken – Lessons in How to Care came to me in a dream, about twenty-five years into my family’s journey with dementia. My mother
By Christy Byrne Yates, MS, LEP, California, US Lori Aden and Sheila Parsley are two incredible women who have taken their personal experiences as caregivers for loved ones with Alzheimer’s and turned
By Sherri Levine, Oregon, USA “I love you,” I’d say to my mother every night after our walks around the neighborhood. “I know you do,” she’d say, bundled in turquoise fleece which
By Marianne Sciucco, New York, USA In a health crisis, we often refer to our journey as a “battle.” We may see ourselves as “warriors.” This is true for those impacted by
By Christy Byrne Yates, California, US In this episode of Untangling Alzheimer’s & Dementia, hosts Marianne Sciucco and Christy Byrne Yates are joined by guests Cynthia Stone and Caroline Prioleau to discuss
