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04 Sep Part 10 of 10: 10 Ways To Bring Vitality To The Life Of Your Elderly Parent: Art therapy

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Art therapy is an excellent opportunity to allow older adults to experiment and explore using their imagination. This may include painting, drawing, sketching, colouring and a variety of craft projects. Arts and crafts encourages members to be creative and also is an excellent social group...

04 Sep part 9 of 10: 10 Ways To Bring Vitality To The Life Of Your Elderly Parent: Gardening

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To read Previous part, part 8 of 10:10 Ways To Bring Vitality To The Life Of Your Elderly Parent: https://www.virtueintegratedcare.ie/blog/baking/ Engaging in gardening takes effort and dedication, which makes it a great project to take on for people looking to feel engaged in their downtime. It...

04 Sep part 8 of 10: 10 Ways To Bring Vitality To The Life Of Your Elderly Parent: Baking

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To read Previous part, part 7 of 10:10 Ways To Bring Vitality To The Life Of Your Elderly Parent: https://www.virtueintegratedcare.ie/blog/mindful-activities-for-brain-health/ For many people, involvement in food preparation, such as cooking or baking, can bring joy and pleasure. Baking is suitable for people with all levels of...

04 Sep part 7 of 10:10 Ways To Bring Vitality To The Life Of Your Elderly Parent: Mindful activities for brain health

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It’s often believed that cognition, memory and brain health inevitably decline with age. However, it is suggested that proactive care and intervention can slow any cognitive changes that occur as a result of age. A healthy lifestyle that combines moderate exercise, a nutritious diet and regular...

04 Sep part 6 of 10:10 Ways To Bring Vitality To The Life Of Your Elderly Parent: Exercises at home

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Exercise is vital for people of all ages for maintaining health, preventing injuries, and lowering risks of heart diseases. Having exercise routines readily available will help give you a jump start towards better health. To read previous part, Part 5 of 10: 10 Ways To Bring...

04 Sep Part 5 of 10:10 Ways To Bring Vitality To The Life Of Your Elderly Parent: Memory Box

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To read previous part, Part 4 of 10: 10 Ways To Bring Vitality To The Life Of Your Elderly Parent Click Here: https://www.virtueintegratedcare.ie/blog/words-in-words-game/ Whether a family photo, teddy from when they were young, swatch of clothing from a loved one; memory boxes hold items that bring us...

04 Sep part 4 of 10: 10 Ways To Bring Vitality To The Life Of Your Elderly Parent: Words in Words Game

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To read previous part, Part 3 of 10: 10 Ways To Bring Vitality To The Life Of Your Elderly Parent Click Here: https://www.virtueintegratedcare.ie/blog/movies-at-home/ This game provides mental stimulation, social interaction and promotion of self-worth. Object: Mental stimulation social interaction promotion of self worth. Preparation: A white board or large piece of paper...

04 Sep Part 3 of 10: 10 Ways To Bring Vitality To The Life Of Your Elderly Parent: Movies at home

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Watching a movie, a show, or a documentary is a great option to help pass the day with enjoyment. Also, a show can give the person something to look forward to watching the next day, or the day after that. There are diverse options to...

04 Sep Part 2 of 10: 10 Ways To Bring Vitality To The Life Of Your Elderly Parent13 Reminiscing Themes for Seniors

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Sharing and recollecting memories with seniors is a stimulating mental activity, promoting good social interaction and strengthening friendships. Seniors may benefit from listening to the wonderful and touching stories of their peers. Choose questions that stimulate the five senses; smells, taste, sounds etc. Reminiscing taps into memories...

04 Sep Part 1 of 10: 10 Ways To Bring Vitality To The Life Of Your Elderly Parent: Songs for Seniors Quiz

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Here is an over 80s song list. It includes lyrics to over 80 popular songs from yesteryear to enjoy in a sing-along. Sing the first line, and then ask member to sing the next line! Attached are the lyrics to the songs, song titles and the answers...

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