Betsy's Blog

Making Mealtime Pleasurable for People With Alzheimer’s

April 14, 2017 — I definitely have a passion for food – I am a true “foodie.” Food is love and food brings people together. I have seen firsthand the significant and debilitating impact of Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementias on eating. When I am with my clients, I sometimes observe how the various dementias can impact a person’s ability... Read More

Positive Emotions May Extend Life

March 27, 2017 — What is the secret to aging well?  There is no magic bullet, but I do see a major theme – being positive. It’s holding onto a certain optimism that things aren’t so bad; things could be worse. With my clients, I try to bring back the joy in their lives by identifying what used to give... Read More