Posts by Aspen Senior Center

Improving healthy body and mind

If we’ve heard it once, we’ve heard it a thousand times (at least): A proper diet along with regular[…]

Positive Study Results!

Considered a disease like no other, Alzheimer’s disease (AD) drastically affects the lives of 50 million worldwide. Prevalence continues[…]

LAUGH!!

    Wanna Laugh?! A good belly-laugh is good for physical and mental health; it is also fun to[…]

Agitated Behavior

The prevalence of agitated behavior in older people with dementia is substantial; the most common types of aggression are[…]

Brain Stimulation

  Stimulating the brain is good for people of all ages. Share these interesting strange facts with someone for[…]

Healthy Mind and Cognitive Stimulation

There is a positive link between healthy mind and cognitive-enhancing activities.  Activities that promote healthy mind and are regularly[…]

My Job is the BEST!

  As the end of the year approaches, my thoughts are turned to the sweet clients at Aspen Senior[…]

Music for Dementia

  During a recent singing time with clients at Aspen Senior Activity Center, a flood of questions came to[…]

Laughter: A Powerful Medicine for Body and Mind

I watched the funniest show this weekend with my young adult children; we laughed and laughed until tears were[…]

Pets and Dementia

I sometimes take for granted how wonderful it is to be met at the door after a busy, tiring[…]