Creating a multi-sensory memory box for seniors with dementia can help spark a trip down memory lane.
For the more than 6 million people living with Alzheimer’s disease, sifting through a memory box can be as soothing as a hug, thanks to the memories it jogs.
Can virtual reality make older adults happier and healthier? What do the tech companies have to say?
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The adoption of technology is empowering seniors, improving quality of life, and opening up doors previously thought to be impossible.
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We all want real outcomes that are provided by actionable insights. Cutting-edge research points us to practices that work for people living with a diagnosis of dementia. Healthcare and senior…
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To help family members and health-care professionals recognize the warning signs of Alzheimer’s disease, the Alzheimer’s Association has developed a checklist of common symptoms.
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Science Daily—Through an intensive comparative study of two nursing home units using contrasting approaches to dementia care for elders with severely disturbed behaviors, Central Michigan University professor of anthropology Athena…
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Be aware that some forgetfulness is quite normal. We all forget things occasionally at any age and it is normal to forget more often as you get older. What must…
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One of the main things people fear when they receive a diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease or another form of dementia is the inevitable loss of independence and control over their…
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Shrinking social circles, poor health, life changes, and even transportation challenges can mean isolation for older adults. If isolation leads to loneliness, it can have a devastating on health and…
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