Memory Care Activities That Keep Seniors Active and Engaged This guide highlights various memory care activities designed to keep seniors active and engaged. Memory care is a specialized form of senior living that focuses on individuals with cognitive impairments, particularly dementia and Alzheimer’s disease. Engaging activities are essential for promoting the overall well-being and quality
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Geriatric Physical Therapy: Enhancing Functionality in Older Adults
Geriatric physical therapy helps seniors improve strength, balance, endurance, and coordination. These customized services are generally performed in a clinical setting or home, which improves functionality and helps preserve independence. Let’s explore the empowering services PT provides older adults. How Does Geriatric Physical Therapy Protect Seniors? A physical therapy service plan is always based on
Read MoreWandering and Exit-Seeking in People with Dementia
Help prevent wandering and exit-seeking. Dementia is not a single disease; it’s an overall term — like heart disease — that covers a wide range of specific medical conditions, including Alzheimer’s disease. Disorders grouped under the general term “dementia” are caused by abnormal brain changes. Many conditions are progressive, which means that the signs of
Read MoreTips to Understand and Respond to People with Dementia
Know the signs and triggers of Dementia. Dementia is not a single disease; it’s an overall term — like heart disease — that covers a wide range of specific medical conditions, including Alzheimer’s disease. Disorders grouped under the general term “dementia” are caused by abnormal brain changes. Many conditions are progressive, which means that the
Read MoreWhat is Sundowner’s Syndrome?
Know the signs and triggers of Sundowner’s Syndrome. Sundowning isn’t a disease. It’s a group of symptoms that occur at a specific time of the day. These symptoms may affect people with Alzheimer’s disease and other types of dementia. The exact cause of this behavior is unknown. The term “sundowning” refers to a state of
Read MoreConversation Starters for Patients with Dementia
Patients with dementia often face communication challenges due to cognitive decline. Engaging in meaningful conversations with them can be challenging but is essential for their well-being. This report provides a comprehensive list of conversation starters tailored to patients with dementia. These conversation starters aim to foster communication, improve social interaction, and enhance the quality of
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