The University of Kentucky's Sanders-Brown Center on Aging has introduced a groundbreaking initiative, Brain Health Activities, aimed at supporting individuals with dementia and their caregivers.
University of KentuckyAug 5 2024 The University of Kentucky's Sanders-Brown Center on Aging has introduced a groundbreaking initiative, Brain Health Activities, aimed at supporting individuals with dementia and their caregivers. The program was developed with extensive collaboration across the UK campus, offering a variety of resources designed to enhance brain health and quality of life for those affected by dementia and their caregivers.
"We were working with the family of a patient who were struggling with what to do with their loved one who was in the early stages of dementia," said Jicha. "They didn't want to do anything. They just wanted to sit in front of the TV and watch reruns of ‛Gunsmoke.' I talked with them about day programs and seeing what was available in their rural community. They basically got back in touch with me and said there was not anything in their area.
The web-based program is designed to be a valuable resource for both caregivers and those diagnosed with dementia. The Brain Health Activities program offerings are deeply rooted in scientific research. The program features 24 episodes that showcase activities ranging from cooking and exercise to arts and crafts. These episodes include modifications to help caregivers adapt activities for their loved ones.
"We've used experts from different fields to cover nutrition, gardening, hand massage, Tai Chi and more. These collaborations underline how diverse aspects of health can impact brain health positively," said Stauffer. "COVID-19 made people more familiar with technology, and this project can now reach more communities than before," said Hatch. "We should be providing patients who are worried about their own memory and thinking and brain health and their caregivers ways to engage that are powerful in helping to stabilize disease and preserve function," he said.
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