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Guest Contributor: Teri Lonon Memory Cafe Directory note: This is the first in a series of Q&A that helps provide valuable support in a very simple format. Enjoy! Q How do I keep my loved one hydrated during the hotter months? First of all, remember that the signal of thirst is probably disabled within their [...]

“Tales & Travel Adventures” Interactive Literacy Activities for People Living with Dementia Mary Beth Riedner, B.A., MLS East Valley Memory Cafe (volunteer) Sun Lakes, Arizona, USA When the pandemic hit in March, 2020, all in-person Memory Cafe programming came to a halt. Some Memory Cafes quickly pivoted and started offering virtual versions almost immediately. I had [...]

9 Fun Activities for Mobility-Limited Seniors Guest Contributor: Lauren Groff It can be frustrating for seniors to find their mobility isn’t what it used to be. Almost every senior person encounters the issue of limited mobility at some point and can cause significant mental and physical issues if left unchecked. Mobility is typically reduced due [...]

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Home Exercises to Slow Dementia By Laura Gifford Providence Place Senior Living If your loved one has received a dementia diagnosis, you may be wondering what you can do to slow down the progression of the disease. There are a number of controllable factors that researchers believe reduce dementia development: Regular exercise Healthy diet Exercising [...]

Memory Cafe activities are important components of a rich and rewarding Memory Cafe experience. A Dementia Activity System can help in that regard. The magic comes from the shared experiences in a safe and supportive environment – shared between family, friends, and most importantly, individuals living with dementia and other cognitive challenges. While this has [...]

With Memory Joggers Volume 11, there are now 220 exciting activities to engage individuals with early to mid-stage dementia. Even those in the later stages might connect with the topics contained in this form of a “reminiscence activity.” 220 (221) Memory Joggers For you Math Majors who are following along, there was a bonus Memory [...]

Memory Joggers now Includes 201 Fun and Engaging Memory Cafe Activities for You! If you’re new to Memory Joggers, they are a growing collection of familiar sayings. As Memory Cafe activities, they are used by many to engage and focus individuals living with early- to mid-stage memory loss. The way they work is simple. You [...]