Alzheimer’s & Dementia Blog

There are certain signs that summer is coming to an end in the Lehigh Valley. The days become a little… Read More »The Allentown Fair, Labor Day and the Memories That Stay With Us

Ask Dad about what he had for lunch yesterday, and he may struggle to answer. Ask him about his first… Read More »Cars, Nostalgia, and Memory, Part 2: Why the Cars of Our Past Can Help Us Connect with a Loved One Living with Dementia

Ask many fathers and grandfathers about the cars they owned when they were young, and something remarkable can happen. A… Read More »How to Take Dad to the Car Show: Turning Classic Cars into Meaningful Memories

When families begin looking for memory care for a parent or loved one, it is easy to focus on the… Read More »Small by Design, Big on Care: Why the “Small House” Approach Matters in Memory Care

There is something wonderfully nostalgic about a summer picnic. The smell of hamburgers on the grill. A pitcher of lemonade… Read More »Summer Picnic with Grandma: How Food Brings Together Generations

In Part 1 of our series, we explored the fascinating connection between music, memory, and dementia. We looked at why… Read More »The Magical Connection Between Music and Memory, Part 2: Creating a Personal Playlist for a Loved One with Dementia