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 how music might just help people suffering from this type of problem Impressive Benefits People with cognitive loss often have difficulty [...]
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 several different ways. Memory Benefits When you work to solve a puzzle, that helps strengthen the connections [...]
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, Alzheimer’s disease or some other condition that affects the functioning of the brain. It provides them a sense of comfort, as well as a connection to [...]
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 the elderly. Expressing themselves creatively helps improve not only their mental and emotional health, but [...]
Senior Housing Communities Lead to Lower Level of Hospitalization 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 Washington University in St. Louis. “Our findings suggest that the positive [...]
