by John Wotring | Dec 17, 2025 | Caregiver tips, Memory care
Asking people with memory loss about past holi-days can help them recall happy times. In reminiscence therapy, people are encouraged to discuss memories of positive experiences. Most center on asking questions that may help prompt holiday-themed memories. Examples of...
by John Wotring | Jan 13, 2023 | Memory care, Memory Loss
We’re all familiar with that sluggish feeling after a bad night’s sleep. Now researchers believe sleep disturbances spark changes in the brain that may lead to dementia, according to a new study. The key to this connection is low oxygen in the blood during sleep. The...
by John Wotring | Feb 2, 2022 | Alzheimers, Memory care, Memory Loss, Music and Memory
We all need to feel engaged and entertained to stay active both physically and mentally. Just because someone has Alzheimer’s disease or another type of dementia doesn’t mean that need disappears. People in nursing homes and other care organizations can find renewed...
by John Wotring | Apr 29, 2021 | Caregiver Support, Caregiver tips, Memory care
Validation is a good feeling. Most of us try to surround ourselves with people who, through their words and actions, make us feel understood and supported. The need to feel validated doesn’t disappear when someone develops Alzheimer’s disease or other types of...
by John Wotring | Jan 27, 2021 | Caregiver Support, Caregiver tips, Memory care
This article was originally posted on TeepaSnow.com, written by Valerie Feurich. Read the original article here > As you go through life, you may tend to take for granted the amazing feats and abilities of your brain. Remembering where you parked the car,...
by John Wotring | Jan 6, 2021 | Brain Games, Memory care
What if our resolutions could improve brain health and reduce the risk of cognitive decline? Wouldn’t we all want to accept the challenge? 1. Exercise your brain— As the saying goes, “Use it or lose it!” Keeping your brain stimulated can improve cognitive skills and...
