Staying Social – 5 Tips for Communicating Effectively with Someone with Alzheimer’s or Dementia
Language and conversational skills can deteriorate with the progression of Alzheimer ’s disease which can make communication tricky at times. It is good to be aware of and sensitive to these changes and alter our communication style accordingly. Here are a few helpful...
What’s in a name? The meaning of “Attune” and Aging Gracefully
People have asked us, “Why did you call your company Attune?” It isn’t a commonly-used word in the English language and we usually do have to spell it for people. But, when you look at the definition of “attune” things start to make sense and fall into...
Core Values – Defined
Over the past 3 years we have been working with a number of different organizations (Sheridan College, The Sheridan Centre for Elder Research, Kitestring Creative Branding Studio) to create what this company is today. Although it has been a long road, we...
Intro to Aging in Place 101 – Exercise and Education
How do you define “Aging in Place”? For many people aging in place means the ability to remain living in their own home as long, and as independently, as possible. How is successful aging in place accomplished? Well, that is a long...
The Evolution of Attune and Finding Our Purpose
Firstly, I’d like to introduce myself to you. My name is Anita Salituri and I am an Occupational Therapist and co-owner of Attune Aging Strategies & Solutions. Right from the beginning, as a student studying to be an Occupational...