Something as simple as exposure to daylight can significantly impact our daily routines, and this is especially true for people with dementia. Sometimes making simple adjustments to lighting can restore the body’s circadian rhythms and help people with dementia feel more comfortable and less stressed. Understanding how people with dementia respond to lighting and implementing […]
What Is Sensory Therapy for People with Dementia?
As the memory fades and cognitive abilities decline, Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia can impair a person’s ability to understand the world around them. Your loved one may start to lose their connection with people and struggle to continue engaging in their favorite activities and interests. Sensory therapy for dementia can help them […]
Easing the Transition to Assisted Living for Seniors
Change is hard, even if it’s a change for the better. When an older loved one begins to show signs that they’d benefit from the daily support available in assisted living, the transition can be difficult, even if you both recognize the many advantages of senior living. Fortunately, there are steps you can take to […]
Top Benefits of Memory Care for Aging Adults
Taking care of a loved one with memory loss because of Alzheimer’s disease or another form of dementia is rewarding, but exhausting, work. Between providing them with a high-quality life, worrying about their safety, and finding time for your career or other family members, there’s little room in your busy schedule to take care of […]
Continuing Education Opportunities for Older Adults
Remember the curiosity and exhilaration you felt as a student soaking up knowledge and learning new skills? Your retirement years are the perfect time to explore your academic interests and experience the joy of learning in your free time. You might return to areas of study that fascinated you in the past or explore something […]
Holidays with Less Stress and More Play
Sarah Yahiro, Live Well Trainer As the holidays approach it can be a time of joyous celebration or the beginning of annual anxiety and holiday blues. Surveys by the American Psychological Association and National Alliance for Mental Illness find that for many people this time of year is associated with higher levels of stress, increased […]