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Dementia Memory Loss – Communication Strategies
Posted on October 28, 2021
Some degree of memory loss is a typical aspect of aging, but not all forms of memory loss are the same. The National Institute on Aging states that memory and…
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Oktoberfest Anniversary Celebration
Posted on October 19, 2021
Tuba music emerged from the silence of a cloudy afternoon at Whitney Place at Sharon on October 5, 2021. The melody marked the beginning of their Oktoberfest event, which celebrated…
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How to Stay Young – 10 Healthy Habits
Posted on October 12, 2021
Posted in: Active Retirement, Healthy Living
Experts agree that “staying young” begins in the mind. Stressing about life’s many highs and lows can cause more than a few grey hairs; surges of hormones adrenaline and cortisol…
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2021 Whitney Place Assisted Living at Sharon Wiffle Ball Game
Posted on September 24, 2021
The sun was high in the clear blue sky on the afternoon of Wednesday, September 15, as a crowd of Residents and Staff gathered for the 2021 Wiffle Ball Game…
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Music Therapy for Dementia Patients
Posted on September 23, 2021
The History They say that when words fail, music speaks to the soul. It rings especially true for patients with dementia. For years, music has been used in therapy to…
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Intergenerational Programs Enrich the Lives of Children and Older Adults
Posted on September 15, 2021
Posted in: Centers for Early Education
“Connections between generations are essential for the mental health and stability of a nation,” said Margaret Mead, famous American Cultural Anthropologist. Intergenerational Programs provides children and older adults opportunities to…
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