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How Music Help People With Dementia
Just about everybody has a favorite song that brings back great memories. That’s the case for everyone – whether or not they have a cognitive issue such as dementia. Here’s some information on h...
How Puzzles Can Help Keep the Brain Sharp
More than likely you’ve heard that working on puzzles, such as crosswords, jigsaw puzzles and the like, can help keep your mind sharp. But why is this the case? It turns out that puzzles can help in...
Spirituality – An Important Lifeline for People With Cognitive Impairment
No matter what their cognitive state, spirituality is a critically important component to many people’s lives. It can be even more important for someone suffering from Cognitive Impairment, Alzheime...
Benefits of Art Therapy for the Elderly
Art Therapy If you’ve ever sat down to paint a picture or work on a clay pot, you know how calming and therapeutic it can be. Art therapy has been shown to help people of all ages – especially th...
Senior Housing Communities
Newswise — Over time, older individuals who live in senior housing communities were found to be less likely to have high levels of hospitalization, finds a new study from the Brown School at Washing...