by EngAGE EnCOURAGE | Jan 14, 2022 | Aging Seniors, Dementia Experience, FAQ's, Health & Wellness, Research & Outcomes, Senior Cognitive Impairment, Support Resources
Offering stimulating and intellectual activities at senior day clubs or in assisted living communities can increase synapses in participants’ brains, which is a good thing! While fitness and wellness classes keep our bodies moving, please don’t leave out...
by EngAGE EnCOURAGE | Dec 13, 2021 | Aging Seniors, Alzheimer's Disease, Dementia Experience, Health & Wellness, Research & Outcomes, Senior Cognitive Impairment, Support Resources
When all else is lost, laughter remains. According to the 2016 study “Altered Sense of Humor in Dementia” by Clark et al., it’s highly likely that people with early stages of Alzheimer’s disease still have a sense of humor. A 2019 study in professional journal Current...
by EngAGE EnCOURAGE | Nov 23, 2021 | Aging Seniors, Dementia Experience, Health & Wellness, Support Resources
A new study has linked a Western diet (high in calories and fat; low in nutritional value) to negative effects on brain health, including cognitive decline and neurodegenerative issues. An article on Medical News Today outlines the research and says the findings could...
by EngAGE EnCOURAGE | Oct 13, 2021 | Aging Seniors, Alzheimer's Disease, Health & Wellness, Memory Care Programs, Our Blog, Research & Outcomes, Senior Cognitive Impairment, Support Resources
The population of the United States is aging, and with the swelling number of older adults comes a greater need to provide care. According to a press release on the U.S. Census Bureau website, by 2030, “all Baby Boomers will be older than age 65. This will expand the...
by EngAGE EnCOURAGE | Sep 17, 2021 | Dementia Experience, Health & Wellness, Memory Care Programs, Our Blog, Support Resources
Many of us have a deep connection to nature. Our national parks are more popular than ever, and environmental issues are in the news daily. For most people, being outdoors improves our mood and reduces stress. Being cooped up in an office or other workplace where we...
