Those of us with working, intact memories often take for granted what a gift memory is. We don’t spend time to think through all the details of life that would be lost forever if not for this magical [...]

Loving someone who has Alzheimer’s disease is hard, exhausting, and grief-inducing.  People who have lost loved ones to Alzheimer’s report that they have to lose their dear one twice: once when the memory loss becomes all-consuming and the [...]

Alzheimer’s disease is a prevalent and terrifying disease.  Much research and money has been dedicated to figuring out the cause for Alzheimer’s, as well as a cure for it.  While you can find a lot of information out [...]

Alzheimer’s disease is so prevalent, that millions of dollars and much time and research has been devoted to finding a cure or a reason for it.  Studies are constantly being done in an effort to find an underlying [...]

Everyone copes with grief and loss in different ways.  Many people report feeling numb after an initial tragedy or loss.  But the emotions that come after that can be varied and unique. Some of the feelings people experience [...]

What you eat can play a big part in your risk of getting certain diseases, including Alzheimer’s and dementia.  There are many healthy, brain-enhancing foods to consume to help reduce the risk of Alzheimer’s disease. But what are [...]

When you have a loved one with Alzheimer’s disease, celebrating holidays can be tricky and disaster-fraught.  It’s important to be prepared for a holiday and the emotions and logistics it may bring up.  With Easter upon us, let’s [...]

Point Loma offers a lot of charm and draw.  People come from all over to experience the beach, the cliffs, the restaurants, and the university.  What are some of the ways that you can get the most out [...]

Last Saturday, December 8th, we took a small group of our residents to Balboa Park’s December Nights celebration as the first step to getting them back into the community. It was a day filled of music and [...]