Sensory activities are crucial for people living with dementia as they can improve communication, reduce agitation, enhance mood, and stimulate memories. By engaging the senses, these activities can help people with dementia feel more connected to their environment and maintain a sense of well-being. Sensory activities are commonly used in promoting cognitive function and enhancing the quality of life for individuals with dementia in skilled care communities, homes, and at day programs like St. John's Dementia Respite Program.
Caregiving, a documentary created with executive producer Bradley Cooper and narrated by award-winning actress, Uzo Aduba, highlights the challenges and triumphs of caregiving in America. St. John’s is partnering with WXXI, Lifespan of Greater Rochester, Mary Cariola Center, and Washington Educational Telecommunications Association (WETA) for an important screening and panel event the evening of Tuesday, June 3 at the Little Theatre in Rochester.
Matter of Mind: My Alzheimer’s is an intimate look at three caregiving families with loved ones currently living through various stages of the disease.The film is part of PBS’s Independent Lens series, and in many ways it highlights the joy that remains in the lives of the person living with Alzheimer’s disease and the caregivers that are with them every step of the way. You can watch Matter of Mind: My Alzheimer’s now on PBS.
If you are caring for a person living with dementia at home, Ask Mary is the place to get your questions answered and to learn about helpful resources. In her role as a skilled care services professional at St. John’s, Mary provides care and support for people living with dementia and their families. Check this page on St. John’s Online Dementia Resource Center to see Mary’s answers to submitted questions.
