Dementia Support & Brain Wellness
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🧩 Gentle Brain Stimulation
Keeping the brain engaged doesn’t have to be complicated. We offer daily, low-pressure activities designed to stimulate memory, encourage conversation, and spark joy.
Our enrichment activities include:
• Music therapy and familiar songs
• Matching games and puzzles
• Sensory baskets and hand-held textures
• Guided reminiscing and storytelling
• Art, drawing, and coloring
• Spiritual discussion and scripture reading
• Quiet nature time and indoor gardening
These activities aren’t forced-they’re gently offered throughout the day based on mood, energy level, and personal interest.
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🍽️ Brain-Healthy Nutrition
Food is more than fuel—it’s medicine for the mind. We prepare home-cooked meals using ingredients that support brain health and reduce inflammation.
Our menus include:
• Fresh fruits and vegetables rich in antioxidants
• Blueberries, turmeric, & leafy greens are staples in our kitchen
• Omega-3s from salmon, walnuts, and flaxseeds
• Whole grains, leafy greens, and lean proteins
• Soups, smoothies, and herbal teas
• Hydration is essential we offer infused waters, herbal teas, and gentle reminders throughout the day.
• Limited processed sugars and salts
Residents are offered meals they enjoy, served in a calm, familiar setting to support appetite and reduce anxiety around eating.
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🕯️ Minimizing Confusion with Routine
For someone living with dementia, structure and calm surroundings are essential. At Haven of Grace, we keep our environment predictable, peaceful, and supportive.
We reduce confusion by:
• We maintain a gentle, consistent daily schedule to reduce anxiety and uncertainty.
• Signage, photos, and visual cues are placed where helpful to support memory
• Using soft lighting and limited background noise
Emotional reassurance is offered throughout the day—especially during transitions or unexpected events..
• Displaying visual cues and memory prompts
• Offering choices without overwhelming
• Redirecting gently and with compassion
Our small home setting allows us to respond immediately to moments of stress or confusion with patience, redirection, and kindness.