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Sight Loss: Five Senses Series Part Five

Sight Loss: Five Senses Series Part Five March 15, 2018

As people age, gradual sight loss is a common occurrence. For those with Alzheimer’s or dementia, vision loss can create extra problems, such as causing the individual to misinterpret the world around them, which can make them very confused and lead to communication problems. Another large issue with vision loss..
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Music Therapy at Cross Creek: Five Senses Series Part Four

Music Therapy at Cross Creek: Five Senses Series Part Four March 7, 2018

Music is something that can bring us together and give us a wonderful sense of community – which is one of the reasons we use music so frequently at Cross Creek at Lee’s Summit Assisted Living | Memory Care. Hearing certain songs can jog memories for those dealing with dementia,..
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Working to Prevent Dementia

Working to Prevent Dementia February 19, 2018

Alzheimers.net recently published an article discussing a new study that recognizes the power of lifestyle choices in dementia prevention. The article discusses that over one-third of all dementia cases may be preventable due to positive lifestyle choices. Encouraging public health strategies, such as regular exercise, protecting hearing and staying in..
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Puzzles, Artwork and Stuffed Animals, Oh My!

Puzzles, Artwork and Stuffed Animals, Oh My! January 17, 2018

A few of the interactive toys at Cross Creek include: bean bags with windows that allow residents to search for hidden items within and a large scrapbook featuring attached pieces that residents can fiddle with or manipulate, which can be calming for some individuals. At Cross Creek at Lee’s Summit..
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New Year’s Resolutions at Cross Creek

New Year’s Resolutions at Cross Creek January 10, 2018

At Cross Creek at Lee’s Summit Assisted Living | Memory Care, one of our goals is to help our residents improve their physical, mental and emotional health one day at a time. With this in mind, Cross Creek staff and residents got together and created New Year’s resolutions for themselves...
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It’s On the Tip of My Tongue: How Dementia Affects Taste Buds – Five Senses Series Part Three

It’s On the Tip of My Tongue: How Dementia Affects Taste Buds – Five Senses Series Part Three December 27, 2017

Meals are one of the constants that bring us together as humans. Food can reach us at a very primal place, and from a young age, we begin associating memories and feelings to different dishes. The five senses all experience changes as we age, but dementia can affect some senses..
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