VIEW ARTICLE November 26, 2025 3:02 pm Gratitude in Every Moment – Celebrating the Holidays with Loved Ones The holidays invite togetherness – a season of warmth, stories, and gratitude. For families living with dementia, these moments can be both joyful and delicate. With mindful planning, celebration can remain calm, inclusive, and deeply meaningful. The Alzheimer’s Association (2023) encourages families to simplify gatherings – soft lighting, familiar scents, gentle music, and smaller groups […]
VIEW ARTICLE November 19, 2025 10:05 pm Living with Purpose – How Meaningful Moments Shape Memory Care Living with memory loss does not mean losing meaning. At CERTUS Premier Memory Care, purpose is the heartbeat of our work. Through the MAPS® Program – Meaning, Purpose, and Success – residents engage in activities that awaken identity and strengthen confidence. Proofreading newsletters, planning menus, or nurturing the community garden all remind individuals that they […]
VIEW ARTICLE November 12, 2025 4:44 pm Caring for the Caregiver – Finding Strength in Shared Support Behind every person living with dementia is someone walking beside them—offering patience, structure, and unwavering love. But even the most devoted caregivers need care themselves. The AARP and National Alliance for Caregiving (2025) report that nearly two-thirds of dementia caregivers experience moderate or high emotional stress, and almost half face physical strain. Balancing family, work, […]
VIEW ARTICLE November 26, 2025 3:02 pm Gratitude in Every Moment – Celebrating the Holidays with Loved Ones The holidays invite togetherness – a season of warmth, stories, and gratitude. For families living with dementia, these moments can be both joyful and delicate. With mindful planning, celebration can remain calm, inclusive, and deeply meaningful. The Alzheimer’s Association (2023) encourages families to simplify gatherings – soft lighting, familiar scents, gentle music, and smaller groups […]
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 September 29, 2020 9:00 am Is It Time To Move Mom And/or Dad To Senior Care? What To Do When You Say “Yes” & They Say “No” Most seniors want to age in place within the comfort of their home and tend not to be interested on moving to a senior care facility. This might be an ideal situation for many seniors but for someone with dementia, the home may become […]
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 […]
