There’s a new type of musical therapy for people with Alzheimer’s and dementia called silent dance. Silent dances, or silent discos, are a type of music enjoyment popular with young people who attend music festivals. At a silent dance gathering, a group of people wear wireless headphones and music is played through everyone’s headphones instead … Read more
We spend a lot of time outdoors during the spring and summer seasons. While sunshine and fresh air are good for a person at any age, it’s important that seniors know how to stay safe while getting the benefits of the wonderful weather. Planning ahead is the best way you can help prevent emergencies before … Read more
Respite care is short-term care that provides relief for primary caregivers. Some reasons families seek respite care at an assisted living community include: Needing a break. As you know, being a caregiver is hard and over time can start to wear you out. This is often called caregiver burnout. (Checkout 5 Ways to Beat Caregiver … Read more
