Creativity: arts, music, drama, theatre, film, comedy, singing, dancing, sketching, collage, gardening, baking, designing, puppetry, ... and much practice research & reports of how these help reduce stress, anxiety and increase feel-good factors. #AlzChat Hilgos Foundation

A breath of fresh air makes us all feel better, calmer and restored. Nature and green space proven to benefit us too. Can also improve sleep patterns for some with dementia too. #AlzChat

#AlzChat soon winding down for today. Thanks to all for joining / listening in. See you next Monday 3pm/8pmUK creativityincare CIC

#AlzChat #StressAwarenessMonth Being a carer for someone with dementia brings unique and intense stressors, that can be overlooked by friends, family, work colleagues, or even those who are in care and health professions... linkedin.com/pulse/stress-a… via The Dementia Trust

#AlzChat strategies that you as a carer, informal or professional, can use to mitigate stress in a person living with dementia… dementia.stir.ac.uk/newsblog/stres… via Dementia Centre #StressAwarenessMonth

#AlzChat Understanding distressed behaviours in people with dementia… nursingtimes.net/clinical-archi… via Nursing Times

#AlzChat encouraging constructive communication to reduce stress in dementia care… utsouthwestern.edu/newsroom/artic…

#AlzChat Managing stress is so important for both those with dementia and their caregivers…Signs and triggers of stress with dementia and tips to manage: sonataseniorliving.com/reducing-stres…

#AlzChat April is #StressAwarenessMonth Helpful Tips for Caregivers of Loved Ones With Dementia: ladailypost.com/april-is-natio…

It's time for #AlzChat Topic today: Tips to manage stress in dementia care creativityincare CIC nursesKidONE Mary Margaret Beth Britton 💖Rebecca💖🦄 @Mycarematters Arts and Aging Canada S. Olson B.S. J.D.

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#AlzChat 3pm/8pmUK Topic today: Tips to manage stress in dementia care creativityincare CIC nursesKidONE Mary Margaret Beth Britton 💖Rebecca💖🦄 @Mycarematters Arts and Aging Canada S. Olson B.S. J.D.

How about this wonderful list of benefits for music therapy/ playing music/ listening too music...🎈 #AlzChat nammfoundation.org/articles/2014-…

#AlzChat ... oh such a lovely rendition. Reminds us of the wonderful Jack, who after weeks of confusion and tears heard the first line of 'Amazing Grace' and he sang the whole song in a strong & beautiful voice, everyone stopped work in the care home to come & listen. Goosebumps!

wow.. yes that was a fabulous programme which we'll refer to when we look at dance .. Thanks for reminder. #AlzChat off to find Matt Cunningham link Hilgos Foundation

#AlzChat Music can be an effective tool for nursing staff working with people living with dementia... a visit to Playlist for Life to find out how... rcn.org.uk/magazines/Clin… via The RCN

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#AlzChat Music rejuvenates the culture, history and memories of people with dementia... wlrn.org/health/2024-03… via Verónica Soledad Zaragovia

Yes... this is an increasingly common experience and something people sometimes reminding of.. the power of music to ignite the spark of life, possibility, connection and love #AlzChat

Jenni Mack 💚 yes... Playlist for Life is excellent recommendation for music and dementia care. 🎈 #AlzChat