celebrating with dementia

Celebrating with Dementia

If you know or love someone experiencing dementia symptoms for any reason, there are many tough decisions. One that is often overlooked is celebrating with dementia. How to help them stop driving, manage finances, and live alone are some of the biggest. But it’s also the myriad of small day to day decisions which also … Read more

honoring traditions

Honoring Traditions

“Tradition, tradition!” The lyrics of the Fiddler on the Roof song echo in our heads whenever honoring traditions are discussed. We all have traditions with family, friends, coworkers or our community. They are a good way to spark memories, create new moments, and have something to look forward to in our lives. But sometimes we … Read more

cultivating change

Cultivating Change

As the sun slowly makes more of an appearance, its shining prompts us of Spring and the inevitable changes to come. Often changes in life can be stressful or not wanted. But just as we cultivate new life in Spring, we can also be cultivating change in our approach to make memorable moments. Regardless of … Read more

make everyday moments memorable

Make Everyday Moments Memorable

Birthdays, anniversaries, and other circled dates on the calendar remind us of past memories and those yet to be made. Among the routine of every day, special dates give us something to look forward to and anticipate.  everyday moments memorable. But let’s also not forget how to make everyday moments memorable, too. April in my … Read more

details or big picture

Details or Big Picture

Are you a details or big picture person? We’ve all heard the saying “can’t see the forest for the trees” which essentially means one gets so engulfed in details, they lose sight of the big picture. Both details and big pictures in life are important, yet we naturally gravitate toward one or the other mainly … Read more

my life with Parkinson's

My Life with Parkinsons

As we continue to shift our perspective this new year, I’m excited to share the last installment from my friends as she explores “my life with Parkinsons”. I imagine us sitting on a bench with these interesting people and learning something new. Each one has a unique view of the world that makes me think … Read more