VIEW ARTICLE June 12, 2025 9:57 pm Midday Magic – Keeping Energy Up Through Light and Movement Once the body is “awake,” keeping energy and engagement up through the day is key. Midday light keeps the brain stimulated and helps prevent drowsiness, confusion, or agitation later in the day. Combine light with movement—like a walk, household task, or hobby – to boost participation and reduce late-day fatigue. Fact: Natural daylight exposure in […]
VIEW ARTICLE June 4, 2025 2:29 pm Let the Light In – Resetting the Dementia Clock June brings the perfect reminder that light is life. For those living with dementia, exposure to morning sunlight can serve as a gentle reset button for the body’s internal clock. Just like the seasons, our brains respond to environmental cues—and light is one of the most powerful. Encourage loved ones to start their day with […]
VIEW ARTICLE May 29, 2025 2:10 pm The Full Garden: Reflecting with Gratitude and Purpose As May draws to a close, it’s a time not only to look back but to look inward. What have you learned? What moments filled your heart? This blog is about practicing gratitude—not for a perfect journey, but for the meaningful one. Even in the most difficult caregiving situations, moments of connection, insight, and love […]
VIEW ARTICLE May 15, 2025 3:34 pm CERTUS Featured in Senior Housing News for Plans to Grow Research-Based Memory Care Services CERTUS was spotlighted in Senior Housing News for its expansion into research-backed memory care and its commitment to advancing education and innovation in the field. The article includes expert commentary from Dr. Josh Freitas, highlighting CERTUS’s mission to integrate clinical research into its growing number of communities. The company has piloted things like circadian lighting […]
VIEW ARTICLE April 2, 2025 1:54 pm April Showers of Knowledge: Watering the Seeds of Dementia Care In dementia care, April is the month we water the seeds—learning, unlearning, and growing in understanding. Like a garden needs consistent rain, great care needs consistent reflection and education. Every insight we gain—whether from a loved one’s changing behavior or a new piece of research—is a drop of water feeding our ability to offer person-centered, […]
VIEW ARTICLE January 28, 2025 3:54 pm Fiblets Are Acts of Kindness, Not Deception As we step into a new year, consider how you communicate with your loved one. For those living with dementia, reality can sometimes shift. Instead of correcting them, using fiblets—gentle validations of their perception—can bring peace and harmony to your interactions. If they mention something from the past as though it’s happening now, join them […]
VIEW ARTICLE January 11, 2025 3:30 pm Meet Them Where They Are A new year often brings ambitions for progress, but for caregivers of individuals with dementia, the goal can be simpler yet profoundly impactful: meeting your loved one where they are. January offers an opportunity to practice acceptance. Whether they’re recalling the past or navigating an emotional moment, stepping into their reality—instead of trying to pull […]
VIEW ARTICLE January 8, 2025 2:00 pm Slow Down and Match Your Pace with Your Loved One As the first month of the year unfolds, it’s easy to get caught up in resolutions and the drive to achieve more. But when caring for someone with dementia, January is a gentle reminder to shift gears and embrace the beauty of slowing down. Matching your pace with your loved one’s isn’t just about movement; […]
VIEW ARTICLE May 26, 2022 9:00 am Conducting Photo-based Reminiscent Therapy Session As published in February of 2022 in the “Cognitive Benefits of Photo Reminiscence Therapy for Dementia Patients” research study, Photo Reminiscence Therapy (pRT) can improve the quality of life for those living with dementia or related forms of memory impairment. Conducted by a coalition of organizations, including the National Institute for Dementia Education, the CERTUS Institute, Vivid-Pix, Tellegacy, and achi, the […]
VIEW ARTICLE February 1, 2022 9:00 am National Institute For Dementia Education Recognizes Photo Reminiscence Therapy (Prt) Research Project Photo Reminiscence Therapy Improves Quality of Life For Dementia Education & Patients Pilot Study Conducted by NIDE, CERTUS Institute, Vivid-Pix, Tellegacy, & achi “Cognitive Benefits of Photo Reminiscence Therapy for Dementia Patients” The National Institute for Dementia Education (NIDE)announced today results from the “Cognitive Benefits of Photo Reminiscence Therapy for Dementia Patients” research study that concluded that Photo Reminiscence Therapy […]
VIEW ARTICLE November 24, 2021 7:48 am Talking Turkey: Celebrating Thanksgiving With Dementia Breaking bread with loved ones is a special time to make memories together and sitting down for Thanksgiving with dementia can be one of the most memorable meals of the year. If you have a loved one who is living with dementia, you may be concerned about shifts in the family dynamic. Caregivers often experience […]
VIEW ARTICLE December 8, 2020 9:00 am Making Of The Most Of The Holidays With Dementia (And Covid-19!) The holiday season is a joyful time, but it can also be stressful — especially now, as we try to navigate celebrations during the COVID-19 pandemic, with a particular focus on understanding the impacts that COVID is having on people who are living with dementia, making holidays with dementia a topic of concern for the CERTUS Institute. […]
VIEW ARTICLE June 16, 2020 10:15 am Celebrating Father’s Day When Dad Has Dementia Celebrating holidays during a pandemic is not easy for anyone, much less when dad has dementia. You may be left wondering how to celebrate in a meaningful way. You are not alone. About 15.7 million family caregivers care for someone who has dementia. [Alzheimer’s Association. (2015). 2015 Alzheimer’s Disease Facts and Figures.] Father’s Day is a […]
