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Environment sets the tone
Closing my eyes and taking myself back to my childhood in the Colorado Rocky Mountains, San Isabel Forest to be exact, puts me in my happy place
March 22, 2023
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Closing my eyes and taking myself back to my childhood in the Colorado Rocky Mountains, San Isabel Forest to be exact, puts me in my happy place
When spending time with those whose lives are changing with age, finding ways to partner with them to promote a supportive environment can be a great gift.
Communication and tone are relayed through body language such as eye contact, facial expression, posture, or gestures.
What if… we looked beyond the response? Often in society, those living with dementia are unfairly labeled. You may hear descriptive terms such as aggressive,
What if… we altered environmental factors to support those living with dementia? Environment has a powerful influence on our state of being. The environment includes
The brain is an amazing machine containing over 80 billion neurons. It is composed of multiple systems including the cerebellum, the limbic system, and the
Changes do occur to the human brain with normal aging. There is no way around it. These changes may cause slower reactions, more time to
The environment around us provides visual input of objects that provide entertainment, act as reminders, represent chores, or invoke memories. Sounds in the environment can
It is hard not to look back on memories of time spent with your Grandmother or Grandfather, a favorite Aunt or Uncle and not have
Checklists are wonderful. They are a powerful tool to some. They manage to keep you focused, organized and driven. Without doubt, checking off an item on
