Dementia Capable Southern Arizona
Social Health and Wellness What’s a great way to support brain
esteem, orientation to time and place, and maintaining a sense of reality. If you’re looking for communication tips or activity ideas for engaging with a friend, family, or member or community member who is experiencing memory loss symptoms or has been diagnosed with dementia, there are many resources online and in the community. Dementia Capable Southern Arizona offers several presentations to help enable you to feel more comfortable and confident in your interactions. There are also social activities designed for those living with memory loss and their caregivers around the county, such as Memory Cafes. DCSA Presentations Register today at bit.ly/DCSAevents or scan the QR code.
health? For a lot of us, we may first think of things like diet, reading, and games or puzzles. While those are all true, a lot of us may overlook the importance of social activities. Social health and wellness play a big role in our brain health, just like mental and physical health. Social connections can help to support brain health, reduce the risk of mild cognitive impairment and dementia, delay the onset of dementia, and slow the progression of symptoms in those living with dementia. Brain health is important throughout our life, including after a diagnosis of Alzheimer’s or another form of dementia. For many, the symptoms and diagnosis can lead to withdrawal and isolation. For others, those around them may withdraw because they’re unsure of how to interact with someone living with dementia. However, continued social engagement remains just as important for those living with dementia. Social interactions can help with eating habits, physical activity, sleep, anxiety and depression, self-
Whether you or a loved one is currently living with dementia or you’re looking for ways to improve your brain health and reduce the risk of developing dementia, be sure to engage in regular social interaction. This can include visits with family and friends and neighbors, participating in a class, club, meet-up group, attending community events or religious services, or volunteering. Being socially active is not only fun and rewarding, it’s also healthy!
For more information or to register, contact Nicole Thomas at (520) 790-7573 x 1739 or nthomas@pcoa.org.
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