Most people do not like to think that they will develop a condition such as Alzheimer’s Disease or dementia but it happens all too often. In the United States, Alzheimer’s Disease is the sixth leading cause of death. Moreover, when at least 33% of all seniors pass away they are suffering from Alzheimer’s Disease or… Read More »
As people get older, their needs naturally change. Where once a person would be able to care for themselves, they might now need some help. This is especially true for older people who live alone, especially if they once had a spouse or partner who cared for them. Once upon a time, it was common… Read More »
According to the Alzheimer?s Association, over 15 million Americans are caring for a loved one with dementia. There are several different kinds of dementia, but the one most commonly associated with old age is Alzheimer?s Disease (AD), which is the sixth leading cause of death in the United States. A complex condition, AD cannot be… Read More »
Uniques settings produce unique results. The only Motessori High School in Omaha, Nebraska, takes their classroom offsite one day a week to one of the dementia long term care facilities in the city. On these days, students bring out shelves and carts of several materials, many of them Montessori materials. Through tactile experiences that have… Read More »