At Aspen Senior Day Center, we use a variety of memory-enhancing activities to keep our clients engaged each day. Our unique program is called Cognasium, which means “gymnasium for the brain.” We focus on four areas: cognitive stimulation, light exercise, fun socialization, and good nutrition for our clients.
One of our favorite Cognasium activities at the Center is reminiscing. Reminiscence therapy taps into the five senses — touch, sight, smell, sound, and taste — to help individuals with memory challenges recall people, places, and events from throughout their lifetime. The use of objects, visual aids, and discussion topics helps individuals trigger memories from their past.
Just a few of the engaging topics discussed throughout the year are: Going to the Movies, Springtime Memories, Easter, The Soda Fountain, Short Stories, We Love Chocolate and many more! These conversations elicit memories of “the good ol’ days,” and give opportunities for social interaction as a variety of memories are shared and discussed.