How Do Arts and Crafts Benefit Dementia Patients?
While arts and crafts may seem like simplistic busy work, there are at least six benefits of involving dementia patients in arts and crafts activities.
dementia education
How Seniors Mask and Hide Dementia Symptoms
People go to great lengths to hide their cognitive decline. Be aware of unusual behaviors and attitudes, especially interactions in familiar circumstances.
What Do Dementia Patients Think About?
People with dementia may still care about family, events, feelings & other day-to-day concerns but may be confused about time, recognition & and proper behavior.
Can a Person with Dementia Learn New Things?
Successful case studies give us confidence that dementia and Alzheimer’s patients can be taught new (or old) tricks and continue to enjoy life as much as possible!
Can a Person Die from Alzheimer’s Disease?
Alzheimer’s is considered a fatal condition because of its effects. It is the sixth leading cause of death in the United States.
Women Are Twice As Likely To Suffer from Alzheimer’s As Men
Lehigh Valley residents know that Alzheimer’s and other dementias affect a growing proportion of senior citizens, which is why memory… Read More »Women Are Twice As Likely To Suffer from Alzheimer’s As Men