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Reading Reco Of The Month

laura.thomas@virtualrecconnect.ca (Laura Thomas) — Fri, 26 Aug 2022 17:18:02 GMT

Why is reading as we age important?

Just like moving our bodies is important as we age, so is exercising our brains. One of the best ways that we can exercise our brains is through reading. As well as promoting better aging, reading prevents cognitive decline, enhances concentration, reduces stress and anxiety, improves memory, and creates connections through reading groups and meeting new people.

Word Games of the Month

Fri, 26 Aug 2022 15:35:28 GMT

Why Word Games?

Word games help preserve brain health by sharpening reasoning and problem-solving abilities. Word games can also boost one's self-worth, reduce boredom and anxiety, inspire original thought, and even improve social skills. Furthermore, as word games stimulate and generate new brain cells, they can aid in preventing or slowing the progression of dementia.

Puzzle Of The Month

Fri, 26 Aug 2022 15:25:45 GMT

Why Puzzles?

Keeping our brains healthy requires exercise just as it does our bodies. There's no better way to exercise our brains than by solving puzzles! Puzzles offer numerous benefits to people living with dementia, such as promoting cognitive health and memory, activating both left and right sides of the brain, and socializing with friends and family.

Artistic Expression

Fri, 26 Aug 2022 15:15:35 GMT

Why artistic expression?

The creative expressions offered by colouring, painting, and crafting have numerous psychological benefits. Artistic activities enhance memory function and alleviate psychological distress such as anxiety and depression. The pursuit of artistic expression activities has also been shown to slow cognitive decline, stimulate memories, and foster connections with individuals with dementia. The power of art lies in its ability to express emotions beyond our words.

This document includes a few sample sheets to download. Please click the blue button to the right to download these pages.

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Music To Keep You Dancing

Fri, 26 Aug 2022 13:47:11 GMT

The Benefits of Music on the Mind

Music has many benefits to memory and the mind. Music has the power to bring back memories, and even slow age-related decline as well as improve cognitive processes. Music has the power to improve cognitive skills, working memory, and recognition memory.

Recipe Of The Month

laura.thomas@virtualrecconnect.ca (Laura Thomas) — Fri, 26 Aug 2022 13:33:37 GMT

Benefits of cooking as we age

Cooking and baking have many benefits for older people. For example, baking and cooking can stimulate the senses, which may be dulled or lost in people with dementia. Cooking and baking are highly tactile activities, perfect for experimenting with different textures and sensations, as well as improving hand-eye coordination and motor skills. It also increases appetite ,promotes socialization and memory recall.

Honey and Whole Wheat Almond Cookies

Scrumptious Sugar-Free Chocolate Chip Cookies

Soft Cocoa Brownies -A diabetic-friendly recipe

Exercise with Virtual Rec Connect

laura.thomas@virtualrecconnect.ca (Laura Thomas) — Fri, 05 Aug 2022 16:45:38 GMT

Importance of exercise with aging

Physical exercise is very important for maintaining blood flow and aids in new brain cell development. Participating in physical exercise may also be beneficial for individuals living with dementia as exercise supports muscle growth and maintenance, mobility as well as other benefits for mood and social participation.

Alzheimer’s and the Eyes: Connections, Early Detection and More

Mon, 28 Mar 2022 11:29:23 GMT

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Friendly Visitor Services

Mon, 28 Mar 2022 11:27:26 GMT

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Assistive-Devices

Mon, 28 Mar 2022 11:26:19 GMT

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Artistic Expression

Mon, 28 Mar 2022 11:08:07 GMT

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Music To Keep You Dancing

Mon, 28 Mar 2022 11:01:17 GMT

The Benefits of Music on the Mind

Let's sing all about Summer!

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Puzzle Of The Month

Sun, 27 Mar 2022 23:22:26 GMT

Why Puzzles?

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Word Game of the Month

Sun, 27 Mar 2022 23:22:26 GMT

Why Word Games?

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