One of the greatest joys is watching the faces of the people in the Memory Care Unit at Cascade Plaza in Kirkland doing our program Healthy-Steps. Teaching this group of people is amazing as our program is perfect for them. Their strength in their hands and arms, range of motion, active following has come such a long way from when we began there.
Can those with dementia and Alzheimers actually improve with exercise, the correct exercise program that is. The answer is YES they can and we have seen it with our own eyes. Not just here in Washington but all over where this program is being taught. If your loved one is in a Memory Care Unit ask if they have this program, if not let them get it.
Our program during our break has even caused interaction with this group, unheard of for Memory issues. They invite each other to their rooms for more singing and continue after I leave! It brings them great joy, laughter and happiness besides getting them to exercise. Most are in wheelchairs or walkers and so this is perfect for them.
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