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Enhancing cognitive health
Creativity is good for the brain and might even slow down its ageing – new study

Creative experience might enhance brain health, which could slow down the brain’s ageing. That’s according to a study by a group of international scientists across 13 countries. They found that creative activities, like dance classes – the tango proved particularly effective – or art classes or music lessons or a [...]

365 Ways to Say I Care
Way #5: Create a Mini-Ikebana Arrangement

This creative act engages the senses of sight, touch, and smell, providing a sense of purpose and collaborative achievement. It transforms your shared space with the beauty you made together, focusing on ability and shared joy. How to do it: Gather 2-3 stems of flowers, greenery, or even interesting branches. [...]

365 Ways to Say I Care
Way #4: Share a poetry moment

Poetry engages the imagination and emotional heart, offering connection beyond facts or memory. Sharing a poem creates a novel, shared experience that focuses on the beauty of sound, rhythm, and feeling in the present moment. How to do it: Choose a short, uplifting poem. Nature or love poems work beautifully. [...]

A DRAMATIC reduction in risk
Study: Small Amounts of Moderate to Vigorous Physical Activity Are Associated with Big Reductions in Dementia Risk

Findings suggest that even frail older adults may benefit from a little exercise We are all aware that physical activity and movement benefit brain health. A recent study from Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health now provides us with dramatic findings about reducing the possibilities of developing dementia. Findings: [...]

Our soul purpose
Research findings, media stories and articles to inspire new narratives about people living with dementia

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Our mission is to amplify my mother's voice in shaping a more compassionate conversation around brain health[...]

Fostering cognitive health
Your environment can increase your dementia risk

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A new study focuses on the powerful role our surroundings play in shaping dementia risk. The meta-analysis demonstrates that factors [...]

Unlock a better brain!
Better brain health is possible – here’s a blueprint

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Have you ever felt drained, anxious, unable to focus, or like you’re struggling to think clearly? If so, it’s not [...]

Shaping the future of dementia care
Tribute to Kate Swaffer and Her Trailblazing Mission

Kate Swaffer is more than a name behind the Dementia Justice Report. She's an advocate, a voice, and a beacon of hope for people living with dementia and older individuals worldwide. As a global campaigner, she's consistently at the forefront, championing their rights and ensuring their voices are heard. To [...]

Being countercultural
Creating rich relationships engaging with older people

The words in this meme were spoken by Rev. Lynn Casteel Harper in an interview conducted by Judith Graham, a journalist and contributing columnist with Kaiser Health News (KHN). The article is titled "Minister for Seniors at Famed Church Confronts Ageism and the Shame It Brings." Judith Graham [...]

Our soul purpose
Research findings, media stories and articles to inspire new narratives about people living with dementia

Welcome to ABeautifulVoice.org...! Mission: A lifestyle digest amplifying ways to humanize the care of people living with dementia, including approaches from psychology, society and culture. The digest not only challenges the conventional model but also seeks to enlarge the discussion of soul care. It is created, curated, and compiled for all [...]

2022-09-08T15:55:45-05:00September 8th, 2022|Categories: Creating Community, General|Tags: , , |0 Comments
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