In the past decade, our understanding of the many benefits of the arts on health and well-being has grown. There is research evidence to support that music engages many different areas of the brain and may aid to strengthen brain networks and pathways involved in emotion, sensory and motor processes, mood, and memory. For example, […]
Presented by the Aging Life Care® Association, the 40th Annual ALCA Conference will re-ignite your passion and purpose in the Aging Life Care™ profession. Aging Life Care™, also known as geriatric care management, is a holistic, client-centered approach to caring for older adults or others facing ongoing health challenges. Working with families, the expertise of […]
Rehab therapies such as physical, occupational and speech can be beneficial in helping people with Lewy body dementia (LBD) and their care partners cope with the day-to-day challenges of living with LBD. Despite this benefit, many people in the LBDA community report being referred to therapy services by their medical doctor, and then denied access […]
DIVERSITY PD is hosting a free event designed for families of color living in the Philadelphia region. Movement disorders specialists, experts in memory and cognition, social workers, rehab professionals, and faith-based and community advocates will facilitate community conversations while providing resources, education, and information. Two experts in movement and memory, Dr. Allison Willis, MD, Associate […]