Memory Box Valuable Tool for People with Alzheimer's

People with Alzheimer’s lose their short-term memory, progressively fading deeper and deeper into their cognitive past. While I’ve often written about the value of bringing old photos and other memorabilia along for visits to elderly loved ones, I don’t believe I’ve ever before suggested anything as self-contained as a memory box. Home Instead Senior Care, one of many excellent in-home care franchises, uses this idea as one of their tools to help elders enjoy memories of their past, or in the case of those with Alzheimer’s, help them have a more concrete connection to what at they may view as their current reality. Read full article on HealthCentral about how a memory box can help people living with dementia: Support a caregiver or jump start discussion in support groups with real stories - for bulk orders of Minding Our Elders e-mail Carol  Last chance to register!  Click the image to learn more: Related articles Nutritional Problems Common During Alzheimer's Disease New Possibility of Studying How Alzheimer's Disease Affects the Brain at Different Ages Video: A Look At Alzheimer's for World Alzheimer's Day - NOW Grenada                Related StoriesChanging Caregivers Can Be Traumatic for ElderVirtual Dementia Sensitivity Training Program Receives PatentAlzheimer's Apathy Preventable with Stimulation 
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