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The Balance of Dignity with Dementia

Posted on May 1, 2023May 1, 2023 by seniajean

Not too long ago, Wayne and I went out for a bite of lunch. We were enjoying ourselves. The food was good and there was pleasant music playing in the background. At one point, we noticed a family near us. It was a middle-aged couple and an older lady we assumed to be their Mama. She reminded me a bit of my Mama. She seemed to be having a delightful time while eating her meal as well as swaying to the music. When it changed to a faster tempo, she began clapping along. The couple with her seemed a bit uncomfortable with the way she was acting, saying things such as, “Settle down now Mama, eat your food.” And, “Don’t clap so loud, just enjoy the music.”

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Do You Hear the Music? Dance!

Posted on January 11, 2018March 5, 2021 by seniajean

The biggest surprise of the study was that social interaction of dancing lowered the seniors’ risk of dementia by a staggering 76%. Sorta makes you want to do the happy dance.

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Maintaining a good balance

Posted on May 15, 2016October 30, 2021 by seniajean

Those who maintained muscle strength were significantly less likely to go on to develop memory impairment or Alzheimer’s disease.

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