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Juneberry Memories – Good for the Brain

Posted on June 7, 2019July 24, 2019 by seniajean

One of my favorite childhood memories is of my Grandpa and I standing under his delightful Juneberry tree eating the delicious berries. I loved them. Juneberries look similar to a blueberry, only more burgundy than blue. They have a distinct taste – rather somewhere between the sweetness of a blueberry and the tartness of a raspberry.

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Pets provide comfort and companionship to dementia patients

Posted on May 9, 2019June 19, 2019 by seniajean

Relationships with pets go far deeper than we understand – even if the pet doesn’t belong to the person.

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Chuckles, one of our backyard squirrels waiting for Wayne to toss a few peanuts his way.

Nuts to dementia…

Posted on April 3, 2019June 19, 2019 by seniajean

Squirrels aren’t quite as ‘squirrelly’ as you might think. In fact, research conducted at the University of Exeter has shown that their memory for the locations of hidden nuts is excellent. My granddaughter agrees. She loves squirrels. We were watching a couple of them racing, chasing and hiding nuts in our backyard one day. I remarked that it must be hard for them to remember where all they hid them. She assured me that the little grey guys actually have very good memories. She is 11 now, but if she wishes to attend college in the UK, perhaps the University of Exeter would be a good choice.

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Montessori Method for those with dementia may have merit

Posted on March 5, 2019September 2, 2019 by seniajean

Abilities changed over time as dementia robbed the bits and pieces of Mama’s brain. We had to be strategic, patient and choose our battles. If she didn’t feel like singing, that was okay, but wearing shoes was a requirement.

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Senia and Wayne backing up for better memories

Backing up is good for your memory

Posted on February 7, 2019September 2, 2019 by seniajean

In this modern, computerized society of ours, warnings and advice about backing up computers and tablets have become fairly common. I had to learn the value of backing up my photos and documents the hard way. It happened back in the 90s when personal computers were becoming more and more popular. I can still remember…

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Smiles for the new year

Posted on January 1, 2019September 2, 2019 by seniajean

As it happens, happiness is that easy. The takeaway here is that smiles might just be the best resolution you can make and keep all year long…and best of all, they’re free!

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Wayne is trying out some of the Twistables by Crayola.

Christmas gift ideas for loved-ones with dementia

Posted on December 1, 2018August 19, 2020 by seniajean

Once friends or loved-ones begin their journey down the path of dementia, gift giving becomes much more difficult. Previous interests change or fall away. Abilities diminish, concentration and focus shorten as senses dull. Warm socks, stretchy pants and button-up tops may make dressing easier, but finding something your loved one would enjoy can also make…

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Caregivers make a difference. Friends make a difference for caregivers.

Resources, Applause, and Help for Caregivers

Posted on November 29, 2018August 19, 2020 by seniajean

As we move closer to the end of the year, take a moment to consider and celebrate the contribution of friends and family members who care for loved-ones – not by a pat on the back, but in concrete ways. Family Caregivers are certainly heroes, but not ‘Superhero’s (meaning they can go on endlessly and never tire).

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Beautiful autumn colors along Hwy 9 in Maine

Autumn sights, sounds and smells help trigger memories

Posted on November 1, 2018August 19, 2020 by seniajean

I love this time of the year. Autumn, Fall, Holiday season – whatever you call it. Cooling trends begin as days get shorter. Trees begin dressing in their fall finery before decorating the ground with their orange, red and yellow jewels. We recently enjoyed a road trip that took us through several New England states…

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Sheet music and roses CC0 Public Domain

The Magic of Music in Memories

Posted on October 7, 2018August 19, 2020 by seniajean

The power of music to trigger memories is well documented in studies and by organizations such as Music and Memory . Singing with a loved one is a won­derful way to keep connected. Most folks have a song or two tucked away in their memory. A song learned when they were eight will remain with them when they are 80.

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