Tai Chi for Seniors with Dementia

Tai Chi for Seniors with Dementia

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Tai chi for seniors with dementia provides both mental and physical benefits to those experiencing cognitive decline.  According to a 2014 review from the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society: Tai Chi shows potential to enhance cognitive function in older adults, particularly in the realm of executive functioning and in individuals without significant impairment. Larger and methodologically sound trials with longer follow-up periods are needed before more-definitive conclusions can be drawn. This article will explore some…

Music Therapy for Seniors Helps Them Cope with Dementia

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Music therapy for seniors is a wonderful way to help with dementia. Music improves mood, reduces pain, and increases socialization, among other things. It’s time to start incorporating music into your senior loved one’s daily routine if you haven’t already! This article explores the benefits of music therapy for seniors with dementia and how it can help them cope with cognitive decline. There are so many benefits that come from practicing an instrument or singing…

Our Furry Friends – Pets for Residents with Alzheimer’s

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Explore all the benefits of having pets for residents with Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. Walk into Applewood Our House, and one of the first things that may greet you is our furry friend.  One that is oftentimes flopped down at the feet of a resident in the main area of the facility. The dog looks as comfortable and relaxed as could be, and so too, does the resident. Whether it’s a big floppy…

Teepa Snow Tackles Dementia Care and COVID-19

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Appelwood Our House and The Mavericks of Senior Living partner to talk to Teepa Snow about Dementia Care with COVID-19. Watch the recording of the Live Video below! Applewood Our House Assisted Living Memory Care in Colorado is so much more to us than caring for the needs of our residents. It is about engaging them each and everyday. Here at Applewood Our House Assisted Living Memory Care we want to provide moments and capture…

Treating Dementia at Applewood Our House

Part 8 – Treating Dementia and Conclusion – Guide by Applewood Our House Assisted Living Memory Care

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Treating Dementia There is no cure for Dementia, but there are several prescription medications that have been proven to be very effective during the early stages of Dementia.  The type of medication a doctor will prescribe will most importantly depend on the specific needs of the individual, also taking into consideration potential side effects, how easy it is to administer and of course, with today’s economy, cost is also a deciding factor. The following drugs…

Part 6 – Causes of Dementia – Guide by Applewood Our House Assisted Living Memory Care

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Causes of Dementia The easiest definition of dementia is, the deterioration of cognitive functioning abilities and the loss to properly remember or process data in the mind. When cells in the cerebral cortex (The section of our brain that holds our memories and thoughts, our personality, and the ability to perform our daily tasks) are damaged, the common symptoms of dementia are visible. I did find the breakdown of the word dementia to be fascinating…