Engaging Activities that Promote Brain Health in Seniors Dealing with Memory Loss

When memory loss begins to happen, some of the first signs of Alzheimer’s or other memory loss diseases may appear to be the struggle of completing tasks or activities that one once enjoyed. Perhaps your close relative or loved one can no longer remember how to perfect a favorite recipe, crochet a special knot, or paint in the same usual stroke. While they may struggle, this does not mean that they have lost interest or ability to do their activities, but that they may require extra support to complete these tasks while adjusting to memory loss.

Making the choice to acclimate your loved one to an assisted living facility that specializes in memory care may be the best decision in order to ensure that they are continuing to participate in their usual enriching activities in a safe environment. While many senior living facilities that deal with memory care differ, MorningStar at Beaverton recognizes the importance of encouraging our residents to participate in activities that are familiar and echo a sense of control over their changing health needs.

While there is an array of amenities and activities that MorningStar offers, a popular one that actively promotes brain health in our residents dealing with memory loss includes the attraction of our grand piano. There is growing research that shows that music can have a profound impact on individuals with memory loss, according to the Alzheimer's disease research center. The piano is open to our residents and we encourage them to practice or show off their skills. However, if your loved one is no longer able to fully participate in playing piano, listening to another play still encourages brain health and can promote more memory recollection.

We like to have a hands-on approach to the specialized memory care needs of our residents dealing with memory loss. This means that it is not uncommon to see these residents working alongside the chefs in the kitchen, helping employees with clerical work, or tending to one of our gardens. Participating in familiar activities such as these promote overall brain health, memory, and enrichment and allows us as caregivers to oversee your loved one while they continue to participate in the things they enjoy.

To learn more about our other memory care amenities within our senior living facility, please contact us. Our staff is happy to answer any questions you have and our website also provides information on our company’s history, vision, and mission as well as what sets us apart from other retirement homes Beaverton, Oregon offers.

 
MorningStar at Beaverton proudly provides the very best in assisted living and memory care with our unique mission statement of “to honor, to serve, to invest.” With a foundation built on honoring God, valuing all seniors, and selecting staff with a felt calling to serve, we create a true home for residents amid a beautiful setting. Please contact us for more information about one of the finest retirement homes Beaverton, Oregon has to offer.