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Count your Blessings
Having just come through the Thanksgiving holiday the song “Count your Blessings” was probably a song you heard during that time at some point. Did you know that this song was written in 1897 by Rev. Johnson Oatman, Jr., what most people do not know is that Rev. Oatman wrote the text to over 5,000 other hymns but this is by far his most well-known song. It is unfortunate that most only think of this song during Thanksgiving. The message of this hymn is for every day of the
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Dec 12, 20242 min read
Welcome to the EACH Blog
Welcome to our Blog site. We know that getting older and helping parents or loved ones as they age can be challenging and comes with a myriad of questions that aren't always easy to get answers to. Many times we have questions that we might be too afraid to ask, or we really don't want to know the answer, out of fear of what lies ahead once we get an answer. Through this blog we hope to help answer some of those questions and help you along the journey that lies before eac
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Apr 11, 20241 min read
Brain Health & Exercise (Part One)
Emerging research has shown a deep connection with brain health and strength training exercise. What is brain health? It is more than just memory and forgetting as you age. According to the World Health Organization, brain health is a multidimensional concept which includes cognitive, emotional, and functional abilities. More than 16 million Americans are currently living with some form of cognitive impairment and the scale is continuing to grow. The CDC suggests that up to 4
Surviving the Holidays with Dementia
Participating in holiday gatherings can often be a source of stress for many individuals, and this stress can be significantly heightened when caring for someone with dementia. As the holiday season approaches, it is beneficial to consider practical strategies that can help make these occasions more manageable and enjoyable for everyone involved. Adjusting Expectations Set Realistic Goals: Communicate clearly about what can and cannot be accomplished during the festivities. I
Communicating with someone who has dementia
Communicating with a person diagnosed with dementia can be challenging and the way you communicate with them will need to change as they progress through the disease. In the early stages of dementia, a person can usually still participate in meaningful conversation but may experience some difficulty in articulating certain words. They also can participate in brief social interactions but may struggle in prolonged social settings. You may find that the longer the conversat
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