As we grow older, staying connected — to ourselves, to others, and to meaningful experiences — becomes just as important as staying healthy. For those living with dementia or Alzheimer’s, music and art can be powerful connectors, opening doors to memory, conversation,...
The senior years are supposed to be the golden years. All too often, though, they come with serious illnesses, including Alzheimer’s and dementia. Life goes by swiftly and it is easy to let certain things go by without giving them the attention they need. This can be...
Ice Cream Sundays at Skylark! Are you going crazy yet? Are you sick of Zoom? Or do you question if you ever have to go back to the office again now that you’ve figured out how to do everything remotely. Has your home gotten really small? Desperate for a handshake...
Alzheimer’s is a scary disease, both for the person diagnosed and their loved ones. Sometimes, people with Alzheimer’s find they’re living in isolation, and those who used to visit them often don’t come around as much – if at all. What can you do if this has happened...
We all can be forgetful. As we age, our memory and our cognitive abilities change. Many elderly citizens may experience a slight loss of memory. When memory loss becomes more pronounced and affects one’s daily life and functionality, it could be a symptom of...
Music is a powerful tool. Research has shown music stimulates neurons that span the brain. Brain functions which have no obvious connection to each other are stimulated by music. For people who suffer from Alzheimer’s disease, the effects of music therapy as a...
