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Social and Sensory Stimulation During Times of Social Distancing

July 20, 2022May 15, 2020 by Judy Cornish

I hope this finds you all healthy and coping with our current situation. So many of us have had to change our expectations of how things will go and that can be frustrating. One of the biggest challenges you may face right now is how to provide enough social and sensory stimulation for your loved … Read more

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We All Need Social Interaction—Whether We Have Dementia or Not

October 1, 2021May 31, 2016 by Judy Cornish

One of the most difficult problems of aging is staying in contact with those we love. We are social creatures. We need to be around other people. But how much social contact we need—and what kind is best—differs from one person to the next. Introvert or extrovert? Some of us are more extroverted, while others are … Read more