How Young Kids Can Benefit People with Dementia

Have you ever seen the effects of a young child visiting an older adult in a nursing home? I have.

It's not uncommon to see a dramatic change in the engagement levels of persons with dementia when a child is present. Suddenly, "Sarah the resident" is smiling, leaning toward the child and talking to her. If the young child is willing and walks over toward Sarah and is placed on her lap, Sarah is utterly enthralled, smiling, talking to the child, and laughing.

Someone forward you this email? No Sweat! Sign up here to get your own If you're having trouble viewing this email, click here Follow Us How Young Kids Can Benefit People with Dementia Have you ever seen the effects of a young child visiting an older adult in a nursing home? I have. It's not uncommon to see a dramatic change in the engagement levels of persons with dementia when a child is present. Suddenly, "Sarah the resident" is smiling, leaning toward the child and talking to her. If the young child is willing and walks over toward Sarah and is placed on her lap, Sarah is utterly enthralled, smiling, talking to the child, and laughing. Esther Heerema, MSW Alzheimer's & Dementia Expert Helping a Loved One Adjust to a Nursing Home   Changes in the environment can be challenging for people with Alzheimer’s or another dementia. If your loved one with dementia is moving to a nursing home, try these practical tips to help...Read more READ NOW Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus: A Treatable Cause of Memory Loss   These three symptoms may indicate a treatable cause of memory loss, rather than be signs of irreversible cognitive loss such as Alzheimer's disease...Read more READ NOW Alzheimer's Prevention Diet: 11 Tasty Foods that Reduce Risk   Diet plays a tremendous role in our health- both of our bodies and our minds. I've reviewed hundreds of research studies, and these 11 foods keep rising to the top for brain health...  Read more READ NOW How Young Kids Can Help People with Dementia   Have you ever seen the effects of a child visiting someone who has Alzheimer's disease or another dementia? I have...Read more READ NOW This Technique Can Help You Memorize and Learn More Effectively   Learn this memory strategy to improve your efficiency and effectiveness in memorizing information... Read more READ NOW The 4 A's of Alzheimer's Disease   The 4 A's are four words that describe some of the main symptoms of Alzheimer's disease. The A's represent the following... Read more READ NOW Featured Articles • What Does Your Diet Say About You? • Self Test: How Resilient Are You? • Understanding Rheumatoid Arthritis • Understanding Insomnia • What Are Biosimilars? • Bucket List Marathons • Quiz: Are You At Risk For Burnout? • Can a DAN Autism Doctor Help? Advertisement About Alzheimer's & Dementia  |  Follow Us You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the Alzheimer's & Dementia newsletter. If you wish to unsubscribe, please click here 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor, New York, NY, 10036 © 2015 About.com - All rights reserved. Privacy Policy.