Alzheimer’s Disease & Dementia Blog

Our founder shares a welcome in our annual report: "In 1984, Alzheimer’s was still in the dark ages in terms of people knowing about it, much less having services available. Caregivers asked me, if we can take care of our loved ones 24/7, why can’t there be a place where they can go for even a couple hours a week? With the help of many amazing volunteers, the day center was born. We had a waiting list before we even opened...

Discover how doll therapy can benefit individuals with dementia and learn about how we implement dolls in our programming at Insight Memory Care Center.

We truly thank you for your support for Giving Tuesday. But it's not just a day for us to ask for your support - we wanted to give back too! We had a great time celebrating on Facebook, LinkedIn, and YouTube - sharing resources, caregiving tips, advice, and stories. Take a look below and we hope we can gift you with helpful tips this holiday season and beyond!

Holidays shouldn’t stop just because of a dementia diagnosis! If you’re visiting a close friend or family member with memory loss, the holidays can be poignant, awkward, funny, and everything else. Here are a couple of ideas to help ensure they are also a positive and joy-filled experience!

We have put together some gift ideas for someone who has dementia, including options for those at the beginning to the end stages of the journey. Great gifts can provide the individual to have more autonomy and independence, or just simple joys and ways to relax. We hope these will be helpful!

For a person with dementia, open ended questions can feel overwhelming. Offering choices can help guide conversations, and lead to further discussion and reminiscing. Try "would you rather..." to get your next conversation started! Read on to learn more and download printable conversation starters.

Holidays shouldn’t stop just because of a dementia diagnosis! We have put together some tips and ideas to help everyone have a positive and joy-filled experience.

Keeping a journal is a simple yet effective tool that can greatly improve the caregiving experience for those managing the care of someone with dementia. You’ll help not just your loved one, but yourself as well. Here are some things to consider!

Visiting a family member in a Memory Care community can inspire a wide range of emotions. Bringing thoughtful items with you can make your visit more meaningful — and even potentially spark memories. Whether it’s a favorite game, cherished photo or stimulating scent, being prepared with these and other personal touches from home can make a big difference during your visit.

Insight Memory Care Center’s Excellence in Memory Care Award recognizes programs and services that are models of excellence and are positively impacting memory care in our community. Congratulations to our 2024 winner, See Me at the Smithsonian!