Whether physically, or virtually, try to take a trip or two down memory lane to enjoy a journey of a lifetime.
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The “Piano Man” keeps rolling
John is a quiet soul, who prefers to stay in the background – usually at a piano and let his music do the talking.
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.
Send in the Butterflies
The important thing here is to keep your loved one as active and social as possible while continuing to treat them with dignity and honor.
The 3 R’s
I would like to suggest a second set of 3R’s for this season of our lives: Remember, Record and Reconnect.
Seasons
He didn’t suddenly change winter to spring, He simply made something beautiful blossom in the middle of it. He didn’t change Mama’s winter season of life, but He brought Amy to blossom in the middle of it.
And a little child shall lead them
She toddled over to one of the residents, smiled and reached her hand out to grab her walker. It was as if she put a nickel in the older lady.
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.
It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas…
Everywhere you go…. One of the wonderful things about this time of the year is that it is steeped in all the essential elements that help stir and awaken the areas in our brains that have to do with memory. Songs. After my Mama was unable to carry on a conversation or even speak, she…