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...
by EngAGE EnCOURAGE | Aug 25, 2021 | Dementia Experience, Memory Care Programs, Our Blog, Research & Outcomes, Support Resources
Music creates magic for people with cognitive impairment; we offer multiple music classes Music is an inherent part of every culture, as recent research out of Harvard University indicates. It also resonates with those with cognitive impairment and can be beneficial...
by EngAGE EnCOURAGE | Apr 14, 2021 | Dementia Experience, Memory Care Programs, Our Blog, Support Resources
Expressing ourselves is a critical part of a meaningful life. We can draw from the past, be in the present, and look toward the future. For people living with dementia, it is often difficult to keep the parts and pieces connected. Also, it is difficult for many...
by EngAGE EnCOURAGE | Mar 19, 2021 | Dementia Experience, Memory Care Programs, Our Blog, Research & Outcomes, Support Resources
Born in 1860, Grandma Moses grew up on a farm in upstate New York, married, and moved to a Virginia farm where she raised five children. She did not start painting until she was 77 years old. Arthritis prevented her from doing needlework any longer and she was looking...
by EngAGE EnCOURAGE | Feb 15, 2021 | Dementia Experience, Memory Care Programs, Our Blog, Research & Outcomes, Support Resources
Our team at EngAGE EnCOURAGE™ believes that good programming begins with the concepts of learning, laughing, and creating. National and international studies continue to reveal and support the importance of moving away from “institutional or child-like activities”...
by EngAGE EnCOURAGE | Jan 28, 2021 | Dementia Experience, Memory Care Programs, Research & Outcomes, Support Resources
What is so fascinating and fun about Rosie the Riveter? Her nails were painted bright red, and her hair was tucked underneath a colorful scarf. Her image became an iconic representation of women in the workforce. Did you think Rosie had any secrets to her success? You...
