SilveradoHow is Sign Language Helping People with Dementia?
The research speaks for itself -- learning new skills and keeping the brain active are among the tools with the best chance of slowing the progression of Alzheimer’s and other types of dementia. Ongoing social connectivity and cognitive exercises are some of the pillars of Nexus at Silverado, a specially designed program that uses clinical findings to help slow the progression of dementia. One of the newest and most recent programs to be put into action is the American Sign Language program at the Silverado Aspen Park memory care community. How is Sign Language Helping People with Dementia? The inspiration for the program came
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Richard BitnerAntipsychotic Misuse Rampant in Dementia Care Facilities
There are few conditions that make aging in place more difficult than dementia. As dementia progresses, living at home becomes increasingly dangerous. Without support from family, friends, and dementia care professionals, most seniors with dementia end up moving into nursing care facilities. But as reporting over the past several years has revealed, many nursing homes are also dangerous for seniors coping with dementia.. Antipsychotic Misuse Rampant in Dementia Care Facilities A recent investigation by Human Rights Watch — which uncovered rampant misuse of antipsychotic medications in nursing homes— is just the latest cause for concern among dementia care professionals. According to
Continue readingHow Exercise Helps your Body and Brain
[embed]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VAMLfcat1aw[/embed] It has long been known that exercise benefits the brain through improved vascular health, but scientists are beginning to discover that the benefits could be much more far-reaching. Watch Richard London, MD, Silverado Oak Village Medical Director, explain how exercise may be far more beneficial than previously believed. How Exercise Helps your Body and Brain Recent studies show an association between higher levels of physical activity and a slowing in cognitive decline and dementia onset. In some cases, an increase in the volume of the hippocampus (where Alzheimer's starts) was observed. Based on this research, Silverado has made physical exercise a pillar of the
Continue readingHow Music Therapy is Changing Lives at the End of Life
What is life without music? Even towards the end of one's journey, life can still hold meaning and joy, and for some, music helps provide them with just that. Often as powerful as any drug or medication, music's versatility allows for each patient to enjoy it in their own unique, individualized way. When a patient initially begins hospice, music therapy is often provided as an optional element of their care. Should they opt for music therapy, a brief discussion is conducted to explain the goals and what to expect, as well as an assessment of the patient's music history. Gaining insight
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Kimberly JohnsonEmpowerment: Taking a New Approach to Dementia Part 2
Part 2 of a 2 Part Series. For Part 1 Click Here Seeking the solutions Caring for a person with Alzheimer’s disease or related dementias (ADRD) is an intricate process. Poor outcomes, such as too many hospitalizations, negative behaviors, and overuse of psychotropic medications, have been pervasive. Innovators in memory care services are taking new approaches to ADRD focused on person-centered care, improved quality of life, and a perspective that sees not disabilities but abilities. Empowerment: Taking a New Approach to Dementia Part 2 Filling the gaps with a cognitive assessment According to Kim Warchol, an occupational therapist and nationally recognized specialist in dementia care,
Continue readingTips For Choosing A Senior Living Community
According to the Merriam-Webster Dictionary, retirement is defined as the act of withdrawing, going away, retreating. Tips For Choosing A Senior Living Community When it comes to the modern definition of retirement – that glorious age where we can shed the 9 to 5 work responsibilities and live our lives to the fullest – some of those words in the traditional definition may apply. Many seniors and boomers, who have been gainfully employed their entire lives, withdraw from the workforce to spend more time with their families, hobbies and other activities. Some choose to “go away” on trips they’ve always wanted
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