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Meaningful Activities That are Powerful Memory Activators

Posted on May 1, 2026September 4, 2026 by seniajean

There is a growing amount of evidence that music is able to reduce anxiety and revive fading memories hidden deep inside your loved one’s brain. But suppose neither you nor your loved one was ever really a music person? Is it possible to activate those memories by other means?
Even though singing is a wonderful trigger for awakening memories that are hard to rouse, other activities that hold significance to your loved one can also stir up dormant memories.

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Montessori Method for those with dementia may have merit

Posted on March 5, 2019September 2, 2019 by seniajean

Abilities changed over time as dementia robbed the bits and pieces of Mama’s brain. We had to be strategic, patient and choose our battles. If she didn’t feel like singing, that was okay, but wearing shoes was a requirement.

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