Language Studies Improve Quality of Life For Individuals Living with Dementia
At The Cordwainer we are reimagining memory care for individuals living with dementia by offering programs including foreign language activities for residents. Our The Learned Environment℠
The Powerful Connection Between Music and Memories
At The Cordwainer, we are a strong proponent of music therapy as part of a curriculum for individuals living with Alzheimer’s and other dementia. A recent Washington Post article
VIDEO: Dr. Andrew Budson Discusses Two of His Seminal Memory Care Books
Dr. Andrew Budson, who has co-authored several respected books on memory care and dementia, recently spoke at The Cordwainer in Norwell to discuss two of his books, and
New Book by Local Dementia Care Experts Dives into Science of Memory
Andrew E. Budson, MD, a frequent speaker at The Cordwainer, has released a new book in collaboration with another local dementia care expert, Elizabeth A. Kensinger, PhD
Study Finds Approximately One in 10 of Americans Over Age 65 Have Dementia
A recent study by Columbia University found nearly 10% of U.S. adults over the age of 65 have dementia or some form of mild cognitive impairment. In one
The Link Between Dementia and Distress Caused by Noise: The Benefits of Managing the Environment
Dementia-causing illnesses can lead to a variety of related behaviors, and these behaviors can have environmental triggers. Knowing the common triggers for the person
Staying Mentally Active Helps Those Living with Dementia
How older adults spend their leisure time can affect their risk of developing dementia, according to a new study published in Proceedings of the National Academy of
Individuals with Dementia Benefit From Learning Something New
A question often asked by the caregivers of a person living with dementia is “how can I help my loved one’s dementia from progressing?” Unfortunately, disease causing
’Magic Table’ Can Help People with Dementia Live Better
Dementia is the term used to describe the symptoms caused by a disease, and with more than 400 diseases causing dementia, it can be considered mysterious. However, thanks to
Dementia-Related Behaviors and How to Respond
“Remember the dementia patient is not giving you a hard time. The dementia patient is having a hard time.” Dementia is the term to describe the symptoms that accompany a disease
