One of the major and ongoing tasks of a caregiver for a parent who has dementia is to maintain a familiar environment. Since, as a child, I know what kind of environment my mother is familiar with, I'm the best resource for "setting the stage". However there are always little adjustments, like when the sparkling lights of a holiday ornament become disorienting or overstimulating. We need to be alert to changes like this so we can adjust the environment according to our loved ones inner changes. Here are some links to articles I reference in the video:
Hearing and Music in Dementia
Can musical intervention improve memory?
Runners and Musicians have more brain connectivity
Brain Structures Differ Between Musicians and Non-Musicians
Neural Pathways Strengthened With Repetition
Presynaptic Neurons Help Strengthen Connectivity
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