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Actions Speak Louder Than Words!
Building an emotionally safe and positive environment plays a specific role in promoting and fostering lifelong learning during all stages of dementia. Our words carry a lot of weight to them, but our body language does a lot of the talking, too! The Marbella...
Combating Cognitive and Emotional Decline with Social Engagement
Don't give up the opportunity to seek out valuable social connections. Even after the brain has begun to deteriorate, seniors living with dementia still have an ever-present and deep-rooted desire to feel connected and secure. Socialization is the process of being...
“Something Wonderful is About to Happen!”
Many of us underestimate the power of language in our daily lives. The way we approach a conversation and the words we use can produce very different results, depending on how the other person perceives them. This is true in all relationships, but it’s particularly...
Build Brain Health with Meaningful Activities
Evidence has been building for years that connects cognitive stimulation with brain health as we age. Puzzles, games, and movies are popular ways for care partners to keep people with dementia occupied, but they appear to have little to no effect on slowing...
How lifelong learning keeps our brain stimulated, engaged, and improving
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 exercising...
Laugh it Off: Humor Can Improve the Lives of Those with Alzheimer’s and Dementia
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...
Understanding the impact of diet, exercise, and cognitive engagement in slowing cognitive decline
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...
EngAGE EnCOURAGE offers innovative curriculum so providers can meet needs of an aging US population
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...
Connecting with Nature can Conjure Memories
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...
The Magic of Music
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...
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