The \u201clittle things\u201d come in many forms. It\u2019s the unknown stranger in the car in front of me who pays for my coffee; the old friend who calls to catch up; the beautiful sunset on a long, hard day; the friendly conversation at a checkout counter.<\/p>\n
Connection and relationship are human needs that don\u2019t change as we age. Unfortunately, with the progression of dementia and hearing challenges, our loved ones may feel disconnected and overlooked.<\/p>\n
As we approach the International Day of Older Persons on October 1st<\/strong>, it’s a timely reminder of the importance of fostering meaningful connections with our elderly loved ones.<\/p>\n These three \u201clittle things\u201d will communicate to your loved one that they are worth time and attention. Their voice is worth being heard, their stories are important, and their life has value.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Here are a few \u201clittle things\u201d you can do that will make a big difference when communicating with your loved one:<\/h2>\n
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