
Health & Wellness
What Trees Can Teach Us About Dementia Caregiving
We can learn much about how to care for one another through the study of forests and trees.
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We can learn much about how to care for one another through the study of forests and trees.
Read MoreWe tend to resist naps and sleep and don’t plan for them because of our frenetic lifestyles and societal expectations. And, we forget that listening to our bodies is a healthy part of our routine.
Read MoreHydration is integral for the proper functioning of our immune system, regulating our body’s temperature for a good night’s rest, and the natural elimination of toxins in our bodies.
Read MoreWe need to make sure all care community residents living with dementia, and all patients for that matter, are being stimulated and engaged. Therefore, I’ve always emphasized how important the job of an activity director truly is.
Read MoreCombat the "Sunday scaries" by grounding yourself in friendship through community meals.
Read MoreWhether placing our care partner in long-term care or continuing in-home care, we have the ability to choose what is comfortable for them.
Read More“Laughter [is] one of the very first vocalizations made by babies at as early as two months. From there, we learn what to laugh at based on our experiences, attitudes and friendships.” says Alex Borgella, a Ph.D. candidate in psychology at Tufts University. “Humor definitely has positive effects on us psychologically.”
Read MoreCollections are emotional bonds to a certain era in our lives. As we age, we take comfort in these items which remind us of our passions, youth, or how we viewed ourselves in that moment. When we are gone, the assortment of possessions we leave behind is evidence of our existence.
Read MoreLearn about the effect of Dementia on nutrition, healthy eating, swallowing and more.
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