Let’s Talk, Aging! Mike Belleville on Living Beyond Lewy Body Dementia

January 8, 2019.Reading time 5 minutes.

I had an insightful conversation with Mike Belleville in the latest Let’s Talk, Aging interview as he shares his post-diagnosis journey living with Lewey Body Dementia. He discusses how he and his wife learned to navigate his diagnosis and symptoms together and highlights the advocacy work he’s been able to participate in since his diagnosis. […]

Tis the Season: Manage the Holidays To Dos While Caring for Your Loved One with Dementia Like a Pro!

November 27, 2018.Reading time 4 minutes.

The holiday season is upon us! How did November get here and end so quickly? I wanted to write a short piece so to not to add to your already mad rush of preparations. This time of year, while fun, can be incredibly frantic. There is so much to do in a seemingly short period of […]

An Interview with Joyce Williams, 2018 UK Blogger Finalist for ‘Grandma Williams’

October 23, 2018.Reading time 1 minute.

I had the absolute pleasure of interviewing Joyce Williams also known as “Grandma Williams” on her journey to becoming a first-time blogger at 80! Joyce is a fantastic example of how older adults are disrupting the long-held (stubborn) beliefs of what it means to grow older. With a stellar sense-of-humor and an impactful pen (keyboard), […]

Let’s Talk, Aging! An Interview with Jack York & Laura Mock of It’s Never 2 Late.

September 25, 2018.Reading time 1 minute.

As an activities professional it is difficult not to know of the Colorado-based Tech company changing the ways Senior Living provides engagement to their residents. I’ve long awaited for an organization I work for to bring on It’s Never 2 Late for the dynamic programming and the customization of the platform. And was amazed at […]

Dear Family Caregivers, Thank you.

September 11, 2018.Reading time 4 minutes.

Over the past two years, I have come across so many excellent resources for family caregivers. The aging services genuinely understand the hard work and dedication that goes into being a family caregiver and from what I’ve seen they want to help! I was in a seminar the other day, and the presenter discussed this […]

Moving and Memories: How to Cope with a Move and Downsizing of a Parent or Loved One with Dementia

August 21, 2018.Reading time 4 minutes.

Moving is just a part of life. Some of us will move more than others, and some will move farther away than others. But, at one time or another, we’ve probably all had this experience. My husband and I are in the process of a lateral move. We both are working in the area yet […]

Another Year in The Upside to Aging: A Reflection on An Exciting Two Years!

July 24, 2018.Reading time 3 minutes.

What We Have Been Up To! This past year was an exciting one for the blog (and for me!). Through this blog, I’ve been able to speak with so many amazing people working for the betterment of the aging services. I am both humbled and inspired by their missions and fortunate to share their work […]

Let’s Talk, Aging! Emerging Professionals in the Aging Services Discuss the Future of Senior Living

May 16, 2018.Reading time 3 minutes.

Emerging Professionals are the Future of Long-Term Care In the Aging Services, the growing needs of Long-Term Care is a hot topic. The solutions that the field develops today are our responsibility to carry out tomorrow. With this in mind, I was interested in learning more about the ideas and ongoing projects of emerging professionals […]

The Diagnosis Debate Hosted by GE Healthcare: With No Cure, Why Should we Aim for Earlier Diagnosis of Alzheimer’s or Parkinson’s Disease?

May 8, 2018.Reading time 6 minutes.

I was thrilled to be included as a panel member of the #TalkingTime debate hosted by GE Healthcare, which corresponded with the American Academy of Neurology (AAN) 2018 Annual Meeting in Los Angeles, CA. The debate hosted by GE comes at a critical time in the aging services. The number of older adults projected to need […]

An Interview with Joyce Williams, 2018 UK Blogger Finalist for ‘Grandma Williams’

February 19, 2018.Reading time 1 minute.

Understanding Terms of Endearment: The ‘Do’s’ and ‘Don’ts’ of calling the Older Adults in our Care “Sweetie” or “Honey.”

January 30, 2018.Reading time 5 minutes.

Some people have a strong affiliation either for or against the use of terms of endearment. They either love it or hate it, and the middle area of when their use is appropriate is grey. When about older adults, there is a multitude of reasons why you should not exchange an individual’s name with a […]

What to Do When an Aging Parent Forgets Who You Are

January 3, 2018.Reading time 5 minutes.

As seen in the SeniorCare.com Aging Industry Insider! A well-known and yet hurtful reality of dementia or Alzheimer’s is the forgetfulness and memory loss that can occur. Memory loss is particularly difficult for family members to cope with when their parent or loved one forgets who they are. Forgetting the names of their children, forgetting […]