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...
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 | Jul 15, 2021 | Memory Care Programs, Our Blog, Research & Outcomes, Support Resources
Research shows viewing pictures or videos of important life events can help temporarily reconnect a cognitively impaired individual with their memories. Combining these catalysts with the natural curiosity in our participants is a perfect recipe for helping people...
by EngAGE EnCOURAGE | Jun 3, 2021 | Memory Care Programs, Our Blog, Support Resources
Sherri Friend, CEO Oakwood Creative Care™ in Mesa, Arizona, has long recognized the importance of creating opportunities for participants in their program to learn, laugh and create. Science has caught up to her theories, and there is more and more data supporting the...
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...
