NOTE: This article is a continuation of Traveling With a Person With Dementia: Part 1. Now that it has been decided that traveling is a worthwhile and realistic decision, and you have begun the necessary planning and preparation stages, you may have further questions about types of travel and available resources. Once a location has […]
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In addition to fresh air and sunshine, traveling offers a variety of experiences—sightseeing, dining out, and enhanced physical activity—which can provide important cognitive, sensory, and social stimulation. A break from the routine doesn’t have to equal chaos; when planned carefully, traveling can be a restful and reinvigorating experience. For someone with Alzheimer’s or a related
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The nervous system receives and processes information about the world around us to help us react to situations, communicate, and keep our bodies safe and healthy. Much of this information comes through the sensory organs which the brain processes as sight, sound, smell, taste, or touch – our five senses. Sensory stimulation is the activation
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Volunteering is a rewarding way for seniors to stay physically and mentally active, engage with people in their community, and contribute to causes they are passionate about. The benefits extend beyond simply doing good deeds, research suggests that older adults who volunteer experience improved physical, mental, and emotional well-being. Why Volunteer? Dedicating time to a
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Gardening can be a natural therapy for older adults and people living with dementia, offering a variety of benefits including promoting activity, creativity, and exercise that supports heart health. Research shows that gardening is also beneficial to the brain by boosting mood, improving emotional well-being, and lowering the risk of stroke and dementia. Another advantage
You are invited to attend “Release the Silence,” the second annual African American Conference hosted by the Illinois Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association, on Saturday, April 27 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. “This conference is designed to help our community Release The Silence and RACE into Action on Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of
NOTE: This article is a continuation of Aging in Place: Is it for me? Part 1. Now that it has been decided that aging in place is best for you and you have gone through the necessary planning and preparation stages, you may be wondering what resources and services are available to help you maintain
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What is Aging in Place? Many people want to remain in their homes as they age, hoping to maintain their independence, stay in a familiar location, and have access to family and friends when they need assistance or support. This concept is known as “aging in place.” While remaining in one’s current home has many
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South Loop Village and the Mesulam Center for Cognitive Neurology and Alzheimer’s Disease at Northwestern University invite you to join their virtual memory café. The South Loop Memory Café is a monthly social gathering on Zoom for persons living with dementia and their family, friends and care partners. The next meeting will be Tuesday, March
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Register now for UChicago Medicine and Community Partners’ Community Grand Rounds. The March 21st Community Grand Rounds is titled “Let’s Get Active: Improving Isolation and Loneliness in Older Adults.” The event will be held TOMORROW, March 21, from 1:00-3:00 p.m. at Claretian Associates (3039 E. 91st St., Suite 1, Chicago, IL). ***Lunch will be served.
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