Speech-Language Pathologists and Early Stage Alzheimer’s: Strategies to Increase Independence and Quality of Life (Part 2 of 4 series)

Speech-Language Pathologists and Early Stage Alzheimer’s: Strategies to Increase Independence and Quality of Life (Part 2 of 4 series)

Speech-Language Pathologists can work with individuals in the early stages of Alzheimer’s to train them on the use of short term memory compensatory strategies, allowing them to become more independent and to increase their participation in meaningful activities. Treatment is most effective when provided in the home environment and with the support of family members or close friends.

Volunteerism in Older Adulthood

Volunteerism in Older Adulthood

This past week, I had the pleasure of working with the volunteers who run and operate Highland Park Access Television. They had asked me to come to the station to speak about the benefits of Assisted Living. The experience brought my attention to the value that volunteering can bring to the lives of seniors. [...]

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