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Caregiving

Meaningful Activities

If you are caring for an elderly loved one at home there are many hours to fill during the day. Music and art therapists who work with Assisted Living residents and individuals with dementia, as well as family caregivers offer some creative and easy-to-implement ideas on how to make those hours meaningful.

Helpful Resources

Headphones Bring Comfort to Those With Hearing Loss and Dementia

Headphones Bring Comfort to Those With Hearing Loss and Dementia

Dementia
Music is My “go-to” when Caring for People with Dementia

Music is My “go-to” when Caring for People with Dementia

Alzheimer's
Alzheimer’s & Dementia Caregiver Support Groups

Alzheimer’s & Dementia Caregiver Support Groups

Adapting to and planning for each stage of Alzheimer’s disease and related dementia disorders can be difficult, but it is helpful to share what you are going through.
Art Therapy for Seniors in Assisted Living

Art Therapy for Seniors in Assisted Living

Meaningful Activities
Music Offers Powerful Gifts for Individuals Living with Dementia

Music Offers Powerful Gifts for Individuals Living with Dementia

Alzheimer's
Music Proves Therapeutic for Seniors with Dementia During Covid

Music Proves Therapeutic for Seniors with Dementia During Covid

Alzheimer's
The Facts About Advance Directives

The Facts About Advance Directives

Some basic information and related resources on Advance Directives, assigning a Healthcare Proxy and Hospice Care.
5 Reasons Why eLearning is Perfect for Seniors

5 Reasons Why eLearning is Perfect for Seniors

Meaningful Activities
6 Reasons Why Caregivers Should Encourage Senior Yoga

6 Reasons Why Caregivers Should Encourage Senior Yoga

Maintaining Physical Health
Crafting with Purpose to Slow Cognitive Decline

Crafting with Purpose to Slow Cognitive Decline

Meaningful Activities
What is Mild Cognitive Impairment?

What is Mild Cognitive Impairment?

Being armed with information and facts is one way to deal with MCI in a more productive and hopeful way.
“Fun” Is the Essential Ingredient to Specialized Memory Care

“Fun” Is the Essential Ingredient to Specialized Memory Care

Meaningful Activities
Memory Support Residents Find New Voice Through Photovoice Project

Memory Support Residents Find New Voice Through Photovoice Project

Meaningful Activities

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