memory loss Tag

Memory loss can be a distressing part of aging, but engaging in certain activities can help slow its progression. In-home care provides a unique opportunity to integrate these activities into daily routines, supporting cognitive function and...

When a loved one faces dementia, the care they require becomes multifaceted. Specialized care is not just beneficial; it is often crucial. It ensures that the complex needs of dementia patients are met with understanding, expertise, and...

Alzheimer's disease, a form of dementia, gradually impairs a person's ability to remember, think, and make decisions. Knowing when to transition to in-home care is crucial. It ensures safety and improves quality of life for those affected. This article explores...

MemoryCare_emailbanner_w-taplogo The MemoryCare Plays, three award winning one act plays focusing on the challenges of dementia, come to Seattle for the first time in May. The plays, "Steering Into the Skid," "In the Garden," and "Riding The Waves," are directed by Taproot Theatre's Artistic Director, Scott Nolte and will run two nights, May 8 and 9. All proceeds support arts programs serving individuals with memory loss and their caregivers. Arts and music are unique in their ability to promote healing, connection and purpose through all stages of dementia.
Something amazing happened this year....Seattle became the first city in the nation to launch dementia friendly programming through Parks and Recreation.  Marigrace Becker, who advocated for and conceptualized the program, explained to The Seattle Channel, "Seattle itself is very progressive when it comes to thinking about dementia. I just figured...it must be everywhere throughout the nation...I'm hoping to inspire other Parks and Recreation departments." Based on the early success of dementia friendly recreation programming other cities are sure to be impressed.