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I. How We Work in Washington. Based on your preferences, we provide you with information about one or more of our contracted senior living providers ("Participating Communities") and provide your Senior Living Care Information to Participating Communities. The Participating Communities may contact you directly regarding their services. APFM does not endorse or recommend any provider. It is your sole responsibility to select the appropriate care for yourself or your loved one. We work with both you and the Participating Communities in your search. We do not permit our Advisors to have an ownership interest in Participating Communities.
II. How We Are Paid. We do not charge you any fee – we are paid by the Participating Communities. Some Participating Communities pay us a percentage of the first month's standard rate for the rent and care services you select. We invoice these fees after the senior moves in.
III. When We Tour. APFM tours certain Participating Communities in Washington (typically more in metropolitan areas than in rural areas.) During the 12 month period prior to December 31, 2017, we toured 86.2% of Participating Communities with capacity for 20 or more residents.
IV. No Obligation or Commitment. You have no obligation to use or to continue to use our services. Because you pay no fee to us, you will never need to ask for a refund.
V. Complaints. Please contact our Family Feedback Line at (866) 584-7340 or ConsumerFeedback@aplaceformom.com to report any complaint. Consumers have many avenues to address a dispute with any referral service company, including the right to file a complaint with the Attorney General's office at: Consumer Protection Division, 800 5th Avenue, Ste. 2000, Seattle, 98104 or 800-551-4636.
VI. No Waiver of Your Rights. APFM does not (and may not) require or even ask consumers seeking senior housing or care services in Washington State to sign waivers of liability for losses of personal property or injury or to sign waivers of any rights established under law.I agree that: A.I authorize A Place For Mom ("APFM") to collect certain personal and contact detail information, as well as relevant health care information about me or from me about the senior family member or relative I am assisting ("Senior Living Care Information"). B.APFM may provide information to me electronically. My electronic signature on agreements and documents has the same effect as if I signed them in ink. C.APFM may send all communications to me electronically via e-mail or by access to an APFM web site. D.If I want a paper copy, I can print a copy of the Disclosures or download the Disclosures for my records. E.This E-Sign Acknowledgement and Authorization applies to these Disclosures and all future Disclosures related to APFM's services, unless I revoke my authorization. You may revoke this authorization in writing at any time (except where we have already disclosed information before receiving your revocation.) This authorization will expire after one year. F.You consent to APFM's reaching out to you using a phone system than can auto-dial numbers (we miss rotary phones, too!), but this consent is not required to use our service.
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Mental exercises for dementia, including puzzles, memory games, and learning new skills, can help slow cognitive decline, improve memory, and increase brain connectivity. Effective activities include jigsaw puzzles, crosswords, card games, dancing, and recalling daily events. Regularity is key, with at least three 30-minute sessions a week showing potential, as noted in a study.
Indiana University School of Medicine
Here are specific, actionable mental exercises for dementia, categorized by type:
1. Memory and Recall Exercises Daily Recall: At the end of the day, try to recall 3-5 facts from the news, a book, or conversation. Memory Matching Games: Use cards to play matching pairs to improve short-term memory and concentration. Photo Album Review: Look through old photos and try to recall names, dates, and stories associated with them. Neural Effects
2. Cognitive Puzzles and Games Word and Logic Games: Crossword puzzles and Sudoku challenge logical thinking, vocabulary, and problem-solving.
Jigsaw Puzzles : These aid visual-spatial skills and hand-eye coordination. Board Games: Chess, checkers, or Bingo can stimulate strategic thinking and social interaction. Lone Star Neurology
3. Creative and Active Stimulation Musical Engagement: Playing musical instruments or listening to music can spark memories and improve executive function.
Art and Creativity: Coloring books, painting, or crafting helps maintain fine motor skills and provides a relaxing, stimulating outlet. Learning New Skills: Learning a new language or musical instrument offers significant brain stimulation. Lone Star Neurology
4. Daily Life Adjustments "Work Backwards": Perform simple daily tasks in reverse order to challenge the brain to think differently.
Cross-Body Activities: Perform physical actions that cross the body's midline, such as touching the left hand to the right knee, to encourage both sides of the brain to work together.
Why These Exercises Help Improved Cognitive Function: Regular cognitive training has been shown to improve memory and thinking skills.
Neuroplasticity: These activities help the brain form new connections, potentially delaying the onset of symptoms. Reduced Risk: Studies have shown that specific cognitive training can reduce the risk of developing dementia by 29%. Indiana University School of Medicine
For maximum benefit, these exercises should be tailored to the individual's current abilities and preferences to keep them engaged.
By proceeding, I agree that I understand the following disclosures:
I. How We Work in Washington.
Based on your preferences, we provide you with information about one or more of our contracted senior living providers ("Participating Communities") and provide your Senior Living Care Information to Participating Communities. The Participating Communities may contact you directly regarding their services.
APFM does not endorse or recommend any provider. It is your sole responsibility to select the appropriate care for yourself or your loved one. We work with both you and the Participating Communities in your search. We do not permit our Advisors to have an ownership interest in Participating Communities.
II. How We Are Paid.
We do not charge you any fee – we are paid by the Participating Communities. Some Participating Communities pay us a percentage of the first month's standard rate for the rent and care services you select. We invoice these fees after the senior moves in.
III. When We Tour.
APFM tours certain Participating Communities in Washington (typically more in metropolitan areas than in rural areas.) During the 12 month period prior to December 31, 2017, we toured 86.2% of Participating Communities with capacity for 20 or more residents.
IV. No Obligation or Commitment.
You have no obligation to use or to continue to use our services. Because you pay no fee to us, you will never need to ask for a refund.
V. Complaints.
Please contact our Family Feedback Line at (866) 584-7340 or ConsumerFeedback@aplaceformom.com to report any complaint. Consumers have many avenues to address a dispute with any referral service company, including the right to file a complaint with the Attorney General's office at: Consumer Protection Division, 800 5th Avenue, Ste. 2000, Seattle, 98104 or 800-551-4636.
VI. No Waiver of Your Rights.
APFM does not (and may not) require or even ask consumers seeking senior housing or care services in Washington State to sign waivers of liability for losses of personal property or injury or to sign waivers of any rights established under law.
I agree that:
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I authorize A Place For Mom ("APFM") to collect certain personal and contact detail information, as well as relevant health care information about me or from me about the senior family member or relative I am assisting ("Senior Living Care Information").
B.
APFM may provide information to me electronically. My electronic signature on agreements and documents has the same effect as if I signed them in ink.
C.
APFM may send all communications to me electronically via e-mail or by access to an APFM web site.
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If I want a paper copy, I can print a copy of the Disclosures or download the Disclosures for my records.
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This E-Sign Acknowledgement and Authorization applies to these Disclosures and all future Disclosures related to APFM's services, unless I revoke my authorization. You may revoke this authorization in writing at any time (except where we have already disclosed information before receiving your revocation.) This authorization will expire after one year.
F.
You consent to APFM's reaching out to you using a phone system than can auto-dial numbers (we miss rotary phones, too!), but this consent is not required to use our service.
Mental exercises for dementia, including puzzles, memory games, and learning new skills, can help slow cognitive decline, improve memory, and increase brain connectivity. Effective activities include jigsaw puzzles, crosswords, card games, dancing, and recalling daily events. Regularity is key, with at least three 30-minute sessions a week showing potential, as noted in a study.
Indiana University School of Medicine
Here are specific, actionable mental exercises for dementia, categorized by type:
1. Memory and Recall Exercises
Daily Recall: At the end of the day, try to recall 3-5 facts from the news, a book, or conversation.
Memory Matching Games: Use cards to play matching pairs to improve short-term memory and concentration.
Photo Album Review: Look through old photos and try to recall names, dates, and stories associated with them.
Neural Effects
2. Cognitive Puzzles and Games
Word and Logic Games: Crossword puzzles and Sudoku challenge logical thinking, vocabulary, and problem-solving.
Jigsaw Puzzles : These aid visual-spatial skills and hand-eye coordination.
Board Games: Chess, checkers, or Bingo can stimulate strategic thinking and social interaction.
Lone Star Neurology
3. Creative and Active Stimulation
Musical Engagement: Playing musical instruments or listening to music can spark memories and improve executive function.
Art and Creativity: Coloring books, painting, or crafting helps maintain fine motor skills and provides a relaxing, stimulating outlet.
Learning New Skills: Learning a new language or musical instrument offers significant brain stimulation.
Lone Star Neurology
4. Daily Life Adjustments
"Work Backwards": Perform simple daily tasks in reverse order to challenge the brain to think differently.
Cross-Body Activities: Perform physical actions that cross the body's midline, such as touching the left hand to the right knee, to encourage both sides of the brain to work together.
Why These Exercises Help
Improved Cognitive Function: Regular cognitive training has been shown to improve memory and thinking skills.
Neuroplasticity: These activities help the brain form new connections, potentially delaying the onset of symptoms.
Reduced Risk: Studies have shown that specific cognitive training can reduce the risk of developing dementia by 29%.
Indiana University School of Medicine
For maximum benefit, these exercises should be tailored to the individual's current abilities and preferences to keep them engaged.
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