Welcome to Mindful Monday, a series by The ERS Center for Memory Support and Inclusion (CMSI), an outreach ministry of Episcopal Retirement Services (ERS). CMSI Director, Shannon Braun, shares general information about dementia, communication tips, and brain health strategies for anyone impacted by memory loss.
In this series, Shannon and a special guest explore winter brain health tips for individuals living with dementia and their care partners. Deupree Cottages Household Coordinator DD Farmer shares innovative ways for care partners to keep their loved one with dementia active during the cold winter months. Next, Shannon explains how painting, drawing, or other creative activities can reduce stress, boost mood, improve focus, and encourage self-expression—indoor activities perfect for winter.
For more Mindful Monday videos, be sure to follow us on social media and visit our YouTube Channel.
Winter Care Partner Tips with DD Farmer
The Benefits of Art Therapy
Download our newly updated Dementia Guide for general information about dementia, including symptoms, diagnoses, what to expect, communication tips, and brain health strategies, to practical tools for navigating day-to-day challenges, the new and improved Dementia Guide serves as a vital resource for anyone impacted by memory loss.
