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Exploring Arts and Crafts for Seniors to Support Calm and Cognitive Function

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Memory loss can cause distressing symptoms, but engaging in enjoyable, meaningful activities often helps people with dementia achieve calm while supporting cognitive functions. Arts and crafts are powerful tools for unlocking memories, strengthening relationships and boosting communication, and there are dementia-friendly options to suit every preference. Let's explore how arts and crafts benefit people with memory loss and discover ways to share artistic activities with a loved one.

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The Role Nutrition Plays in Cognitive Function

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Have you ever thought about how the food you eat affects how you think? It's been known for generations that food affects the heart and other parts of the body, but in recent years it's been discovered that food can also play a role in how your brain operates. Below are some practical tips to help you choose the right food for your brain.

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Best Card and Board Games for Older Adults in Early Dementia Stages

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Who said playing was just for kids? Play and collaborative activities can be fun at any age, and science shows that playing board games regularly could slow down cognitive decline and support mental well-being in older adults.

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Tips for Talking About a Dementia Diagnosis With Grandchildren or Other Children in the Family

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A dementia diagnosis affects the entire family, and children are no exception. By talking to grandchildren and other children in your family about your loved one’s condition, you can help them cope and allow them to maintain a positive relationship with that special person who has dementia. Following these tips can help open the doors to a positive conversation about dementia with the youngest members of your family.

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3 Reasons Memory Care Might Be Right for Your Loved One

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Did you know that when choosing a senior living community, you have multiple options for what's known as level of care? One common option is independent living, which involves the least amount of clinical care or oversight. Another is assisted living, which is the model many people think of when they hear about senior living communities.

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The Benefits of Music in Memory Care

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Music is used as a means of expression, whether as a cultural reference or an emotional outlet. This is particularly helpful to those with more progressive memory diseases such as dementia, which affects memory recall and decision-making and thinking.

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