by EngAGE EnCOURAGE | Oct 20, 2020 | Dementia Experience, Memory Care Programs, Research & Outcomes, Support Resources
Think about this: what would happen if persons living with dementia were offered an age-appropriate program that enables them to associate their past lives with the present? We know that many older adults have led wonderful and full lives. Blending Lifelong Learning...
by EngAGE EnCOURAGE | Sep 26, 2020 | Dementia Experience, Memory Care Programs, Our Blog, Support Resources
“Old minds are like old horses; you must exercise them if you wish to keep them in working order.” John Adams, President of the United States. While I would never describe an “old mind” as an “old horse,” I think we all understand what President Adams had in mind when...
by EngAGE EnCOURAGE | Aug 22, 2020 | Dementia Experience, Memory Care Programs, Research & Outcomes, Support Resources
The title of this blog is from an article that appears on the Alzheimer’s Association website as a recommendation for caregivers who are looking for ways to enrich the lives of those for whom they care. Building on memories from their past, what they know, and what...
