Benefits of Cognitive Activities While Aging
Home Care in Cinncinati OH: Benefits of Cognitive Activities While Aging
Keeping the mind sharp is just as important to healthy aging as staying physically healthy. Just as our bodies need physical activities to stay fit, our brains need to be exercised and challenged for memory support in order to keep mentally sharp.
It is important to find mental exercises for seniors that will not only stimulate their mind but expand their knowledge in order to keep their minds active.
Part of the normal aging process can cause seniors to begin experiencing a decline in their cognitive functions. This can also be caused by diseases such as Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia.
Mental exercises for seniors can help stimulate the brain. Enhancing mental functions such as memory, decision making and reasoning skills are just a few of the benefits of mental exercises.
It is important to offer mental activities at appropriate levels of cognitive abilities, as each senior may experience cognitive decline at varying levels.
Reading provides a wonderful way to keep your brain active, helping you visualize the words on the page and recall their meaning. It also is a great way to relax and escape from the world for a while.
But what happens when your loved one begins to experience a decline in cognition and begins to have problems with reading comprehension, inability to focus, and attention span issues.
Having a Nationally Certified Activity Director on staff is one way that Queen City Elder Care is able to plan and implement mentally challenging activities for seniors. Each activity is designed to meet your senior’s current and ever changing cognitive levels of functional ability presented in a fun and engaging manner.
If you or an aging loved one are considering home care in Cincinnati, OH, please contact the caring staff at Queen City Elder Care today. Serving Cincinnati and Surrounding Communities. Call Us Today (513) 510-4410.
Kim has experience as an Activity Consultant for long term care facilities and has overseen the MEPAP Practicum for many activity professionals throughout her career.She is also a member of the Resident Activity Personnel in Ohio.
Being on the Greater Cincinnati Alzheimer's Association Symposium Planning Committee in 2016, Kim helped to bring awareness to the role of activities for those caring for and working with those diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease and dementia.
With over 28 years of experience in geriatric care, including working in long-term care and hospice, she has worked for Michele and Mark since 2008 and Queen City Elder Care since 2012.Kim conducts a Lifestyle Assessment for each client to understand their history and life-long interests.Then, based on the information she gathers, using a scientific approach, she creates interactive therapeutic activities that are appropriate and meaningful for each client. Our clients love visiting with her and we consistently hear from family members regarding how much they appreciate the attention she gives their loved ones and their resulting improved quality of life.Kim is a self-described country girl hailing from Goshen, Ohio who also enjoys spending quality time with her husband, Rob, and her grandchildren.She also has a long history of breeding, training and showing dogs; many of which have excelled in pet therapy over the years.
Kim also raises rare breed poultry on their farm. Clearly this woman needs a hobby!
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