It’s called Emotional memory. It is the memory of the feelings associated with an event, as opposed to the facts of the event.
Tag: connection
Still the life of the party at 105
Loving people is a skill that comes naturally to Babe, and she shines the brightest when she is with her family – especially the babies.
Memories and memorials may help prevent dementia
Whether physically, or virtually, try to take a trip or two down memory lane to enjoy a journey of a lifetime.
Swimming through life
I believe that they added to her quality of life and general well-being. If swimming or walking are options at all, they may be worth exploring.
The Lady in Red
She feels as if her ability to sew – even to have good eyesight at her age – is a gift from God to share with others.
Bingo is the Name-O that Benefits our Brain-O
My husband is a tour bus driver. His destinations vary widely depending on where he is taking the group. Their trips include Disney Land in southern California to Shakespeare Festival in Oregon. Sometimes it’s somewhere in-between. Groups will often ride the bus to the theatre, or watch a sports team in the San Francisco Bay Area.
Grateful Journal Finished, Grateful Journey Continues
As I read through the entries and scribbles, my heart began to melt. I remembered the various moments of joy, gratefulness and sorrow.
How Grace remembers
Should auld acquaintance be forgot,
Staying connected and taking part in activities helps a person with dementia feel less isolated.
Have yourself a merry little memory
Don’t forget to also engage your emotions. If you include your feelings, you are more likely you are to remember something.