Every 66 seconds, someone in the United States develops Alzheimer’s disease. Sadly, there is no known cure for age-related memory impairment. However, staying mentally active can prevent memory loss. … [Read more...]
6 Creative Ways for Older Adults to Enhance Their Memory
Reminiscing and Discussion Groups: Interactive Life Enrichment
Reminiscence therapy, which incorporates reminiscing and discussion, provides multiple benefits for the elderly in a skilled nursing, memory care, or assisted living setting. Reminiscent activities … [Read more...]
Tips for Caregivers: Preventing Wandering
Wandering is a huge risk for seniors and an especially big challenge for their caregivers. Wandering is generally associated with cognitive decline associated with conditions such as Alzheimer’s and … [Read more...]
Building Great Memories: 4 Hobbies that Actually Improve Memory Skills
Creative hobbies can stave off the cognitive decline and memory impairment that often precedes dementia, according to a study by the Mayo Clinic. The study looked at all sorts of activities, including … [Read more...]
How Puzzles Improve Executive Functioning and Prevent Cognitive Decline
Older adults often notice that their memory gets a bit foggier or thinking speed slows, but it is difficult to capture more complex aspects of cognitive functioning. For example, executive functioning … [Read more...]
