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How Do You Meet the Social Needs and Interests of Memory Care Residents?

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In memory care communities, it’s necessary to meet the social needs and interest of memory care residents. Your goal should be to allow seniors to be as independent as they can, and you want to provide social activities for them. Remember, they have plenty of time on their hands. Ways to Meet the Social Needs and Interests of Memory Care Residents When we talk about the social needs of memory care residents, we are referring…

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Enjoy These Fall Activities for Seniors with Dementia

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Fall is quickly approaching. There’s a chill in the air, and the leaves are starting to turn lovely shades of orange, red, and yellow to give them their marvelous splendor. Activities for seniors with dementia might seem hard to find. Yet, the reality is there are ways to ensure that each activity is worth the time for seniors and their family members. When you live with someone who has Alzheimer’s or another dementia, fall can…

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…

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Activities for Seniors – Practice the Ancient Chinese Art of Tai Chi

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Another one of the excellent, but seldom practiced activities for seniors is Tai Chi. Tai chi for seniors is a combination of slow moving healthy exercises that invigorate and relax the body at the same time. Tai chi is known to help lower blood pressure.One of the marvels of tai chi is that it can be practiced at any age. Children as well as seniors can improve their balance, posture, and overall fitness and health by…