Forget - Me - Not
Spring time is coming! Here are some activities you can do with your loved ones with dementia!
Healthcare Students and Dementia
Today on the blog we’re taking a look at healthcare students and dementia. It is important that nursing schools in Canada concentrate on geriatric care.
10 Tips for communicating with a person with dementia
Today we're giving our insights on how we can ease communication between us and a person with dementia.
An increasing risk of dementia development amongst women
Are you interested in learning more about why women have a greater risk of developing dementia? Read more below!
Turning bad bananas into banana bread
Today's blog post is going to be a bit unconventional. We're going to talk about a person who was very dear to me and is still an inspiration, my late grandmother Helena.
Happy International Women's Day
Today we would like to dedicate this blog post to all of the wonderful women who have helped us get this far by guiding us and supporting us. We thank you and salute you!
10 ways to help reduce caregiver burnout
Here at Marlena Books, we understand the importance of supporting your loved one with dementia, but also their caregiver. So, we've prepared a list of ways to reduce caregiver burnout!
11 things to do while visiting long-term care this spring
As winter is coming to a close, here is a list of things to do with your loved ones with dementia in the spring!
How having a family member with dementia changes your family
Today in Ontario we're celebrating Family Day. Family day is a time to reflect upon loving memories and what each family member brings to the family unit.
10 reasons why you should take that photo of your loved one with dementia
Here are 10 reasons to take pictures of and with your loved ones who have dementia!
Welcome to the Marlena Books Blog!
We are so happy you're here. Marlena Books is almost ready to launch, and we want to use this platform to keep you updated along the way. Here you will find a collection of the journey of Marlena Books, stories of individuals with dementia, ways to get involved and our progress. The end of every post will be sealed with approval from my two inspirations, my grandmothers Marilyn and Helena, the namesakes of Marlena Books. Be sure to look for their signature at the end of every post, combined with the magic of photoshop! Check back soon for our first blog post.
Happy reading,
