If you have a family member with dementia that lives in an assisted living facility, you may be able to delay their progression to a higher level of care or to a nursing home by stimulating the brain, especially the parts of the brain associated with memory. Read on to learn five tips for selecting games for someone with dementia.
1. Appeal to the Sense of Touch
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