Gardening is potentially a “long-term” memory for our residents with dementia because many of us grew up in families who enjoyed vegetable and flower gardens. Gardening is a meditative, calming, physical, spiritual, and social activity with tangible results to enjoy.…
As many of you may know, June is Alzheimer’s & Brain Awareness month. Several, if not most of us, have had our lives touched in some way by Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia. Whether in loving and supporting a…
We all forget sometimes. It’s a natural part of being human and, on its own, isn’t necessarily something to worry about. But there comes a point when forgetfulness becomes a legitimate concern. What is the difference between normal and not…
