Brain fitness and wellness--Use it or LOSE it
Neurons must be challenged to survive and thrive. See a video of Dr. Gobble of Masterpiece Living sharing powerful information on brain fitness produced on ICAA's new TV channel. Is brain fitness really impacting people's lives in a profound way? The answer is YES. The social connection matters. Using the computer for brain fitness is great, but interactions with people lead to successful aging too.
READ MORE4 tips for buying a memory book
If you are considering a memory book for yourself or for a loved one in order to capture life stories, it is important to consider what separates the best memory books from the "so-so" memory books or journals. Here are 4 tips to help you with your decision:
READ MORE3 tips for great activity programs for seniors, activity director ideas, senior activities for activity directors
As times change and people's interests change, it is important to be flexible and creative with activities in senior living communities or in senior centers. Here are a few ways to get "outside the box" with your approach.
READ MORETips for starting a Friendly Visiting Program using reminiscence tools
LifeBio is working with senior services agencies and area agencies on aging to provide innovative ways for friendly visitors to build a relationships through reminiscence. Here are 3 tips for getting this program started in your community.
READ MORESkilled Nursing, Memory Care, & Reminiscence
Studies have shown that communities see remarkable results when reminiscence and life review are encouraged.
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READ MOREHappy Easter from LifeBio!
This Easter, consider giving your loved ones the gift of memories. The Great Story & Your Story, written by Beth Sanders and Richard L. Morgan, is a Bible study that helps people share their life stories and their faith stories.
READ MOREVolunteer Opportunities with LifeBio
LifeBio is in action in 40+ retirement communities across the U.S. and Canada. There could be a local volunteer opportunity in your area! Or maybe you'd like to spearhead a project to capture life stories of older people in your local area!
READ MORE4 reasons to incorporate autobiography in your brain fitness program for retirement communities
Brain fitness is a key focus for senior living communities, but providing cognitive challenges is much more than crossword puzzles and trivia. It doesn't have to just be using a computer program. Today, brain fitness programs should incorporate autobiography programming for these 4 reasons.
READ MORE5 outcomes from social and emotional education, emotional intelligence
When school children connect to tell and share their life stories, they experience the best form of social and emotional education. They are learning....
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