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If you have ever watched children at the park, you know how quickly friendships are formed. A small group might be playing tag, and a newcomer runs over with a breathless, “Can I play?” More often than not, the reply is a resounding, “Yes!” and voila – instant friends.
continue readingIt has taken nearly 80 years and a variety of scientific studies to produce the end result: a good genetic makeup and wealth really have little to do with our degree of joy or healthy aging, according to The Harvard Study of Adult Development. The study launched in 1938 and delved into the lives of […]
continue readingFinding fun and engaging activities for seniors with Alzheimer’s can be a challenge. Add in vision impairment, and it may seem overwhelming. Even so, it is extremely important to make sure every day holds opportunities for purpose, joy, and meaning – minimizing the level of agitation, frustration, and other challenging behaviors and emotions in dementia.
continue readingRemember that feeling as a child when the school bell rang, indicating the end of arithmetic and the beginning of the best part of the day: recess? There was an immense sense of freedom as we dashed out onto the playground, leaving behind the stress of work for an all-too-brief period of unstructured play. Unfortunately, […]
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