In the fall of 2019, I began writing a weekly column to post on LinkedIn called “Dementia Minute.” It was my intention to keep each entry short enough to read in a minute or two, although I haven’t always met that goal. More importantly, I wanted to offer bits and pieces of information, advice, and resources to change the negative narrative surrounding dementia to one of positivity and hope. My friends are living examples of the joys remaining after a diagnosis, particularly as they pursue their remaining creativity. Enjoy this archive.
November 23, 2020 – Take a Stroll
November 16, 2020 – Food as Art
November 9, 2020 –Â Music Mends Minds Even During COVID
November 2, 2020 – Dementia as Performance Art
October 26, 2020 – Meta’s Emerging Mummy
October 19, 2020 – Whimsical Art
October 12, 2020 – For Love & Art
October 5, 2020 – One More Reason to Read to Your Grandchildren
September 28, 2020 – How to Thrive After a Diagnosis of Dementia
September 21, 2020 – Grief Leadership and RBG
September 14, 2020 – Even More Activity Possibilities
September 7, 2020 – Photos for Fun
August 31, 2020 – Vital CafĂ©s Adapt to Going Virtual
August 24, 2020 – Visitation Ideas in COVID-19
August 17, 2020 – Online Art and Nature Resources
August 10, 2020 –Â Fanning the Flow
August 3, 2020 – Poignant Endings
July 27, 2020 – Smooth Transitions
July 20, 2020 –Â Engagement vs. Relationship
July 13, 2020 – Rethinking Activity Calendars
July 6, 2020 – Making Friends Isn’t a Persuasive Argument
June 29, 2020 – Seeking Contentment
June 22, 2020 – Beginning Again
June 15, 2020 – Gotta Light?
June 8, 2020 – Picture It This Way
June 1, 2020 – Talking Dogs and Other Marvels
May 25, 2020 – How Not to Say the Wrong Thing
May 18, 2020 – Masking Speech
May 11, 2020 – Providing Reassurance
May 4, 2020 – Welcome to My World
April 27, 2020 – Silliness as Exercise Motivation
April 20, 2020 – Beautiful Exercises
April 13, 2020 – Poetry Superhero
April 6, 2020 – Humor Helps
March 30, 2020 – Taking Off the Mask
March 23, 2020 – The Rank Game Conversation-Starter
March 16, 2020 – Laura Bundesen’s Brains
March 9, 2020 – The Art of Being with Dementia
March 2, 2020 – Compliments Build Rapport
February 24, 2020 – Props Promote Presence
February 17, 2020 – Vitamin D Deficiency Affects the Brain
February 10, 2020 – Forgotten Pioneer Solomon Fuller
February 3, 2020 – Quid Pro Quo Can Work in Dementia Care
January 27, 2020 – Improv Improves Dementia Care
January 20, 2020 – Get Your DOSE of Happiness
January 13, 2020 – No, You Don’t Know
January 6, 2020 – Humor Makes Us Benevolent
December 30, 2019 – You Hold the Key
December 23, 2019 – A Heartwarmer
December 16, 2019 – Confused by Crowds
December 9, 2019 – Distraction, Part 2
December 2, 2019 – Keep It Simple
November 25, 2019 – Indulge in Stress Relief
November 18, 2019 – Neuroaesthetics
November 11, 2019 – Mood Music
November 4, 2019 – Role Reversal
October 28, 2019 – Well, Maybe 2 More
October 21, 2020 – Just 2 Rules
October 14, 2019 – Acknowledge or Ignore the Elephant?
October 3, 2019 – Restaurant of Mistaken Orders
