Thank you to all #AlzChat people who contribute, listen and repost. Dr Helen Findlay Paula Hilgos Foundation creativityincare CIC nursesKidONE and all... Much appreciated. Back Mon 3pmEST/8pmUK new topic

#AlzChat Article Dr Richard Coaten communitydance.org.uk/DB/animated-li… 'Sylvia rose unaided from her chair, went to the centre of the room and danced for a full 17 minutes. ...with grace and serenity through movements that had been hidden for over 40 years. The staff were in tears'

youtu.be/knPfjARYkJc 'Dancer not dementia' challenging stigma short video (Canada's National Ballet) #AlzChat creativity, joy, playfulness ...

#AlzChat enjoy this webinar by the Ontario Caregiver Organisation Dancing with dementia: Fostering Social Inclusion youtube.com/watch?v=knPfjA… Humans have been dancing for over 40,000 years ... it's our nature to dance

#AlzChat Book: Dancing with dementia (metaphorical) - a vivid account of living with dementia, exploring the effects & loss of independence, difficulties in communication ... & with the support enabled to live lead an active life.. uk.jkp.com/products/danci…

More here about @ScottishBallet TimeTo Dance scottishballet.co.uk/move-with-us/d…. 'By developing communication, expression, coordination, balance, creativity, problem-solving and social interaction, dancing supports brain health and improves quality of life' #AlzChat

such a beautiful project and film by Scottish Ballet #AlzChat youtube.com/watch?v=YI9sZO…. .

youtube.com/watch?v=Fyqfsw… short film for a few years ago about dance therapy in dementia care - smiles

#AlzChat important point about ensuring the music (for dancing to) suits the individual. ❤️🎈 Anna Park we love the music in this clip

#AlzChat Happy dance day Paula who shared that 20 minutes of dancing boosts brain function. We're seeing more too, about the value of moving to music to boost energy.

#AlzChat .. evaluation of dance programmes in dementia care suggests movements helps with balance, and could be part of a falls prevention strategy. ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/31490095

Dance, music, movement in dementia care can be uplifting, stimulating, and increase wellbeing. Circle Dance workshops look fun too. #AlzChat

#AlzChat Hi All Irish Dance (Carmel) and Happy Dance Day

Hi and welcome to #AlzChat 3pmEST/8pmUK Topic today: Dancing with dementia. ... this could mean metaphorical dancing or real dancing on todays' #InternationalDanceDay 💃🕺🩰Hilgos Foundation

Thank you to everyone participating, listening and reposting today's #AlzChat Dr Helen Findlay Sal 💙 Debbie Carroll Arts and Aging Canada Patty Letourneau nursesKidONE TY. Back Mon different topic 3pmEST/8pmUK Hilgos Foundation creativityincare CIC

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

#AlzChat wow! amazing landscapes... dramatic and beautiful. Even looking at these images feels good! Which reminds us about the power of creativity for reducing stress too ... Hilgos Foundation

#AlzChat powerful description that many ppl can relate to (see also @DementiaWho).Recognition & gratitude for people caring for loved ones. #Compassion too for self & others. An increased awareness of whether a thought is draining or inspiring can increase sense of choice.

the tips come from people who needed to find ways to prevent themselves from feeling so overwhelmed by admin of caring. Ppl are regularly at least 10 hrs a week on admin(!) so needs best possible approach #AlzChat

Sleep matters. The body and mind need deep sleep for cellular repair, rejuvenation. But we know many ppl find it difficult to sleep if person with dementia restless, sleepless, in need. So do best to meditate regularly as also helps body process & healing/restoration #AlzChat