WIcky, Google 'Montessori Methods for dementia'. You will find many useful suggestions. In my workplace, we find the following activities successful (depending on level of dementia): Sing-a-longs are definitely the most popular (musicals, war-time songs, anything from when your mother was in her tee...

Just made the world's easiest, most delicious autumn lunch. Spaghetti squash from my garden. Cut in half vertically, scoop out seeds, lay cut side down in dish, microwave for about 20 minutes, scoop out squash, toss with olive oil, butter, salt, pepper, Parmesan cheese, chopped fresh parsley from th...

It's funny, we (Canadians) have seen him for so many years that truly, I didn't think about his looks. His age, his experience -yes. Looks, no, not so much. However, on the world stage, apparently, that's what has people talking. And I hadn't seen this photo. :shock: CRumS6hWUAAszfC.jpg http://www.c...

I love this headline on the CBC website this morning - "Trudeau's turn to face that hopey-changey challenge" Best headline for the win? (The Australian news website news.com.au had the most direct first paragraph: “The votes are in and Canada has come out of its election with a super hot ...

Wow, DG, that takes the cake! Take about slimy and misrepresenting. Please let me get back tonight the Canada I know and love.