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Innovation and experimentation are techniques professionals use to find new cures and procedures to alleviate pain.  As we age we are prone to injuries and even a break down of our mental capacity.  Billions of dollars and hundreds of companies around the world continually try to find ways to meet these needs.   Though one technique has started to catch on throughout the country and is being used by assisted living facilities, nursing homes, and care managers for Dementia and Alzheimer’s patients, music therapy.
Geriatric caregivers have observed for …

Did you know that today has been designated as World Alzheimer’s Day?  Alzheimer’s is a degenerative neurological disease affecting millions worldwide.  The theme for this year’s World Alzheimer’s Day is: Diagnosing Dementia: See It Sooner. The ultimate goal of World Alzheimer’s Day is to gain the attention of the media and to ensure legislative bodies and political entities across the world are reminded of the impact that Alzheimer’s and dementia will have on our growing elderly population.  Every 70 seconds someone is diagnosed with …

Someone with Alzheimer‘s disease symptoms

Someone with normal age-related memory changes

Forgets entire experiences

Forgets part of an experience

Rarely remembers later

Often remembers later

Is gradually unable to follow written/spoken directions

Is usually able to follow written/spoken directions

Is gradually unable to use notes as reminders

Is usually able to use notes as reminders

Is gradually unable to care for self

Is usually able to care for self