Hear this: Music can have a powerful effect on homebound seniors
By
Caroline Szachnowski
Jul 19, 2021
The benefits of developing music playlists for people with dementia are numerous, according to Dan Cohen, founder of Music & Memory.
Habla espanol? Learning a new language has powerful benefits for seniors, author contends
By
Caroline Szachnowski
Aug 23, 2021
It’s well known that challenging the brain in older age helps stave off memory loss. Learning a new language is one such way, said Dave Clark, author of the new book “Spanish for Seniors.”
Musician is a hit with homebound seniors
By
Diane Eastabrook
Apr 26, 2021
Lately, it takes a lot to get a smile from Tamila Kazimov. The 74-year-old from Lakeway, Texas is suffering from oral cancer and mild dementia.