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Wandering - A Risk That Can't Be Ignored

 

The Alzheimer's Association, Greater WI chapter, reports that 6 out of 10 people with Alzheimer's will wander. With cold winter weather in our midst, ensuring a person with dementia does not wander is critical.

 

 

 

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I hope you are finding ways to stay warm this winter.  It has been quite cold!  Read below for two great ideas that will warm the heart and the body for the person with dementia. Also, learn ways to prevent wandering, which could be even more dangerous in cold, winter weather.

Monica 
Music Therapy Makes a Difference
     

Music therapy is a fascinating  profession, using music to achieve non-musical goals. With people with dementia, it can have remarkable results. Famed neurologist Oliver

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Sacks writes "Improvements of mood, behavior, even cognitive function, once set off by music, can sometimes persist for hours or even days in people with dementia. Researchers are only beginning to study the secrets of why and how this happens . . ."

 

 

 

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*Note the Music Through Life DVD's will be discontinued the end of February due to the expiration of copyright availabilities. Buy Now!
A Warm Winter Activity - Making Soup 

There are many steps to making soup that can be adapted for different levels of dementia.  This could include stirring the soup and cutting up vegetables.  When combined with the telling of the story of Stone Soup, it can offer opportunity for socializing and reminiscing. 

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