by admin | May 9, 2023 | Brain Engagement, Brain Health, Experience, Health & Wellness, Memory Care, Psychosocial care, Well-being
Did you know that our brain is affected by seasonal changes? According to Discover Magazine, studies of the brain have shown real physical changes to our brain during different seasons. Some of those changes are due to the differences in weather or...
by admin | Apr 4, 2023 | Brain Engagement, Brain Health, Emotion, Experience, Health & Wellness, Memory Care, Senior Discussions, Senior Living Population, Well-being
Our brain is the most complex part of the human body. This three-pound organ is the seat of intelligence. It interprets the senses, initiates body movement, and controls our behavior. We have learned a lot about the brain, although most scientists agree that what we...
by admin | Jan 12, 2023 | Brain Engagement, Brain Health, Emotion, Experience, Health & Wellness, Senior Discussions, Well-being
A familiar song released in 1929 reminds us that in addition to feeding our mind, body, and spirit, we also need to take time to celebrate ourselves. If you are unfamiliar with the song "Give Yourself a Pat on the Back," take a minute and listen to this simple song....
by admin | Oct 17, 2022 | Brain Engagement, Brain Health, Dementia Information, Experience, Health & Wellness, Lifelong Learning Classes, Senior Discussions, Senior Living Population, Well-being
We know that people love to learn. It is good for our brains to learn new and novel information and build stronger communities by promoting better mental, physical, social, and emotional wellness. Not only are residents affected by a robust learning program, but also...
by admin | Aug 6, 2022 | Brain Engagement, Brain Health, Dementia Information, Experience, Health & Wellness, Lifelong Learning Classes, Senior Discussions, Senior Living Population, Well-being
In a recent ALLE Learning class titled “The Lyrics Tell the Story of Peace and Love,” we listened to the songs and then studied music lyrics from different eras. We used creative thinking strategies to compare and contrast the similarities and differences between the...
by admin | Apr 7, 2022 | ALLE Learning, Brain Engagement, Classes, Experience, Lifelong Learning Classes, Senior Discussions, Well-being
During a recent ALLE Learning class that explored the history of Route 66, lifelong learners compared information and memories that reflected and recalled many different reasons for travel on the infamous highway. Most of the memories were funny such as a child - one...
