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The Hogeweyk has 27 homes where 7 residents live together, supported by care staff. Residents are free to roam around, visit the supermarket or the restaurant, get their hair done or be active in one of the 25 clubs available at The Hogeweyk.
Environmental conditions that for most of us are normal and safe become hazardours due to the variety of physical changes and limitations that come with age. Dementia makes these environmental threats even worse, and the potential peril becomes a bigger concern as the disease progresses.
Art therapy offers a powerful means to enhance the lives of people with dementia, including Alzheimer’s disease. The creative engagement provided by an art program can improve cognitive functioning at the same time it promotes social engagement.
When working with people who have dementia, it is far more productive to communicate using emotional and creative centers rather than logic and memory centers. This is why art therapy for Alzheimer’s is such an effective means of improving quality of life.
It is no secret that reminiscing improves dementia symptoms. Reminiscing and reminiscence therapy involve reaching the memories that reside in these still viable regions of the brain.
Some Pros and cons of this controversial therapy Anyone who has seen it happen knows that a doll has the…
Maybe the Most Overlooked of Our Five Senses Introduction Tactile Stimulation – Anything touched and anything that touches us can be…
Providing sensory stimulation should be a part of every care program. A varied living environment including sensory input is important for quality of life. Furthermore, appropriate sensory stimulation has been shown in studies to improve sleep and to decrease agitation and restlessness.
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