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The link between sleeping and dementia is as complex as in many chronic illnesses. Insomnia treatments are often the answer. The condition makes falling and staying asleep more challenging, but a lack of adequate shuteye increases disease symptoms. Around and around the vicious cycle you go.
7 Mind Stimulating Activities for Seniors Submitted by Guest Contributor Charlie Svensson As we get older our brains slow down and most people consider this a normal part of aging. However, if we keep stimulating our brains with daily activities, we may be able to avoid the most common mental decline that comes with aging. [...]
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 [...]
Hilda’s Story: New Bedford, Massachusetts (Before Today: Reminiscing & Connecting) By Siobhan McDonald “When I was a little girl I had two ducks named Alex and Cleo” A dozen tentatively hopeful faces looked at me as I began my story. It was at a Memory Care facility in Massachusetts. I had just packed up from [...]
Books and Reading Programs for Older Adults Reviving Minds and Voices There are many dementia-related products on the market today; many of which are very appropriate for Memory Cafe participants. They range from medication organizers, to physical safety products and everything in between. In many cases, the benefits come to both those living with dementia along with [...]
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