Music: A Melody for the Mind
Simply put, music is powerful. Music can influence our mood and behavior. The soft rhythms of acoustic music or a classical symphony can be calming while show tunes or music with a fast beat can
Ways the Setting Sun Impacts Someone with Dementia
Caring for a loved one with dementia can be a challenging journey. Among the many difficulties that caregivers can face, one particular phenomenon is sundowning. Also known as "sundown syndrome," sundowning refers to a cluster
Common Behaviors Associated with Dementia
Dementia is a complex and challenging condition that affects millions of people worldwide. Cognitive decline and memory loss are common, but there are also a range of behavioral symptoms that can be distressing for both
Older Adults and Driving – Is It Time to Hang Up the Keys?
There comes a time when we must face delicate conversations with our older loved ones. One of the most challenging topics to broach is suggesting they consider giving up driving. While driving provides independence
Does Your Retirement Plan Include Adult Day Services?
When you hear the word retirement, what images come to mind? For many people, traveling is a top priority. For others, they may want the flexibility to spend winter months in the southern part
Helping Students Find Their Passion in Dementia Care
(Pictured: Noor Awad, Rayna Horner and Shayla Horrigan) Numerous studies have shown the benefits of older adults engaging with young people. This is true, maybe even more so, for people living with short-term memory
How an Adult Day Program Benefits Caregivers and Older Adults
Caring for a family member with dementia or other forms of memory loss can be challenging, both physically and emotionally. Often, family members are balancing caregiving with working outside the home and raising a family.
Donation Supports Local Adults Living with Memory Loss, Their Families and Caregivers
Yark Automotive Group is supporting local families in northwest Ohio and southeast Michigan who are living with Alzheimer’s disease and related dementia through a generous donation to MemoryLane Care Services. The company is donating a
Cold Weather Tips for Family Caregivers
If you live in the northern part of the country, you’re accustomed to the cold temperatures, snow and ice that come during the winter, and sometimes spring, months. We may not all like the winter
Managing Anxiety and Dementia
Generally speaking, dementia is a term that’s used to refer to memory loss and changes in thinking that impact daily life. Imagine if you begin to experience changes in thinking and memory, it’s natural to