4 MOST EFFECTIVE ALTERNATIVE THERAPIES for DEMENTIA
Non-drug therapy for dementia is proving, in many cases, to be as effective as the drugs so often prescribed for…
ADVANTAGES of LIFE STATIONS
The Life Stations available at Dementia Friendly Design are quality made and provide residents with opportunities for cognitive engagement through familiar activities and environments. Whether it’s a kitchen station, garden area, or vintage office, these stations stimulate memories and encourage mental activity. This type of cognitive stimulation can help slow the progression of dementia and maintain cognitive functions. Perhaps more importantly, every Life Skills Station can improve the quality of life of those in your community.
INCLUDE LIFE SKILL STATIONS IN MEMORY CARE
Life skill stations are interactive areas designed to engage residents in familiar, purposeful activities that can evoke memories and provide…
PURPOSE-BUILT MEMORY CARE
Traditional supportive living environments may not adequately support individuals with dementia Enhancing the Lives of Those with Dementia Memory care…
MEMORY CARE DESIGN FOR PROFESSIONALS
Memory care design professionals play a crucial role in creating environments that support the well-being of individuals with memory impairments and other cognitive and neurological conditions.
DESIGNING LIBRARIES FOR DEMENTIA
Designing a library that is usable for a population with dementia is not just providing appropriate material for that special population.
The Hogeweyk® Dementia Village
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.
Creating Art as Therapy for DEMENTIA
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.
ART THERAPY for DEMENTIA
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.