Pauline Schantzer, known as comedian Polly Wolly, has performed at over 50 nursing homes, often mixing traditional comedy with song and dance. “I have a song called matchmaker,” Schantzer says. “I did ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Time for change. Bingo, Bible study and birthday parties -- at some nursing homes, that's as good as it gets. Traditionally, ...

Dementia care activities are structured programs that support cognition, mood and quality of life for older adults living with dementia. In senior living communities, these activities can help ...

The Hogeweyk focuses on what is maintained rather than what is lost in end-stage dementia care, and everyone benefits.

Physical activity needs to be embedded into the culture of care homes in Scotland, according to new research by the University of Stirling. The 'Sit Less Move More' study surveyed and interviewed more ...

Bingo, Bible study and birthday parties -- at some nursing homes, that's as good as it gets. Traditionally, long-term care facilities have come up short in the activities realm, relying on old ...