Cognitive Therapy / Stimulation Offering stimulating and intellectual activities
can increase synapses in participants and brains, which is a good
thing! While fitness and wellness classes keep our bodies moving,
please don’t leave out exercising our minds, especially for
seniors. |
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When it comes to dementia, a big belly laugh may
be the best medicine. New research indicates that laughter may be
just as effective as antipsychotic medications for reducing
anxiety in older adults with dementia. Here are three things you
can do to use humor every day. First, always have a joke of the
day. Second, pass around a strange object in a fabric bag, and
invite participants to describe what they feel & guess at
what the article might be. Third, create playful and joy-filled
moments – laugh at yourself – and others will laugh with you. | |
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Physical
activity and creative expression are tried-and-true means to
boost mood, ease agitation, and help seniors feel valued, loved
and connected. |
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