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Golden oldies songs, movies with stars from the 40s and 50s, memories about churning butter, World War II photos…these contributed to the activities residents participated in while Mother lived in a nursing home.  These activities might bring back memories, make residents feel comfortable in a familiar era when all around them may seem strange, and calm them if they’re agitated.
However, with people from a more recent era developing Alzheimer’s, the activities in nursing homes may need changing to reflect this.  They won’t have so much familiarity with the music, movies, and memories of their parents’ days.
Cultural Differences
Also, with more and more cultures (and …read more