by Admin | Nov 18, 2020 | Dementia Experience, Memory Care Programs, Research & Outcomes, Short Stories, Support Resources
Comfort and Familiarity, Who Knew? We certainly had no idea when we began introducing short stories into our Lifelong Learning program of the power contained within ten short pages. Is it the pleasant and often theatrical sound of the reader’s voice or the sense of...
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 | 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...
