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“As a writer on aging who lost a mother to Alzheimer’s disease, I’m acutely sensitive to not only the challenges of aging, but the opportunities it offers for us to reconnect. I like the Joyful Moments cards because they include simple yet engaging activities that can bring more joy in surprisingly simple ways. I especially like that they’re broken down into categories that address the physical, emotional, intellectual, creative, environmental and spiritual worlds. I wish I’d had them for my own mom.”
— Matt Perry, Journalist and Author on Aging
Testimonial: A Picture is Worth a Thousand Words
/in News /by kari“Caring for someone with Alzheimer’s disease or a related dementia can be stressful and exhausting- we can forget the importance of pausing to reflect, get creative, and make meaningful connections (that’s what makes life worth living!). Joyful Moments activity cards are full of gentle creative suggestions; they encompass all dimensions of wellness, and are appropriate for everyone, and adaptable to every stage.”
— Rachel Main, Family Support Coordinator, Alzheimer’s Association | Ray Dolby Brain Health Center
The delicious Taste of Life!
/in News /by kariHappy December! Who doesn’t love to eat delicious, flaky, buttery goodness? See here pictures of one of our many success stories where a professional caregiver used one of our Joyful Moments activity cards, A Taste of Life, to inspire her client to bake yummy treats. Outcomes: fine motor skills utilized in baking, sensory satisfaction through both taste and smell, and most importantly—joy!
Joyful Moments: Meaningful Activities to Engage Older Adults To order please visit www.joyfulmomentscards.net or www.hummingbirdproject.net
The Spirit of Gratitude [Free Activity]
/in News /by kariPracticing gratitude connects us to something larger than ourselves- whether to other people, nature or a higher power- and it can significantly improve our everyday lives.
Start with a walk in nature to collect branches for a Gratitude Tree. Then cut leaf shapes from colored paper or use artificial leaves from The Dollar Store. Sharpie markers work great to write what you are grateful for on the leaves. Then use ribbon to attach the leaves to the tree and watch your gratitude bloom!
This meaningful activity nurtures physical, emotional and spiritual qualities of life and can bring family and friends together in a personally unique way.
Joyful Moments: Meaningful Activities to Engage Older Adults To order please visit www.joyfulmomentscards.net or www.hummingbirdproject.net
Cyber Monday: Attitude of Gratitude FREE giveaway!
/1 Comment/in News /by kariCYBER MONDAY FREE GIVEAWAY! Attitude of Gratitude: Who are we grateful for?? YOU!
Questions of the day: What were you most thankful for this thanksgiving and why? Join our online contest by submitting your answer below in comment and your name will be added to a draw for a FREE deck of Joyful Moments! Tag a friend and we’ll submit your name twice!
Joyful Moments: Meaningful Activities to Engaged Older Adults To order please visit www.joyfulmomentscards.net or www.hummingbirdproject.net
Happy Black Friday shopping: Looking for the perfect gift for Grandma or Grandpa?
/in News /by kariPlease give the gift of joy and engagement!
We thought this testimonial might catch your interest:
“Joyful Moments Activity Cards provide the opportunity for people with dementia and their loved ones to jointly participate in meaningful activities. These shared experiences enhance the relationship and promote well-being through connectedness, happiness, autonomy and enrichment. Finding meaning in a world that can sometimes seem daunting and disorienting to a person with dementia can make them feel more secure, improve wellness and quality of life.” –Jennie Clark, M.A., Gerontology, C.P.G
Joyful Moments: Meaningful Activities to Engaged Older Adults To order please visit www.joyfulmomentscards.net or www.hummingbirdproject.net
Happy Thanksgiving from The Hummingbird Project!
/in News /by kariHappy Thanksgiving from The Hummingbird Project! May your day be filled with gratitude and joy. We are grateful for each of you this holiday season!
Joyful Moments: Meaningful Activities to Engage Older Adults To order please visit www.joyfulmomentscards.net or www.hummingbirdproject.net
Joyful Moments: Autumn Rituals
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Autumn rituals create feelings of comfort, joy, and sense memory. Joyful Moments: Meaningful Activities to Engage Older Adults provides you with hands on, step-by-step instructions for autumn rituals to enhance spiritual well being and joy. Checkout all these beautiful pumpkins created by a brilliant minds living with memory loss.
What’s your favorite Autumn Ritual?
Thanksgiving Centerpiece Grab Bag activity!
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Working with clients or loved ones who are agitated and edgy can be challenging in many ways for caregivers. In this Joyful Moments success story an activity partner presented her low-vision client with Alzheimer’s disease a bag of autumn themed items: vegetables, spices, decorative items, etc. (simple items from around the house). They transformed those items into a holiday centerpiece for her thanksgiving table!
Outcomes: Creative self-expression, sensory satisfaction through taste and scent, and intellectual stimulation reminiscing about favorite holiday recipes.
Curious about Art, Health and Wellbeing?
/in News /by kariPlease read the National Organization for Arts in Health white paper “Arts, Health, and Well-Being in America” to learn more about why creativity matters!https://thenoah.net/about/arts-health-and-well-being-in-america-a-white-paper/
In Joyful Moments: Meaningful Activities to Engage Older Adults we honor creativity as it’s own domain of wellness because research shows participating in arts based program is integral to older adult quality of life.
Engaging Activities can Bring Joy to those with Alzheimer’s Disease
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“As a writer on aging who lost a mother to Alzheimer’s disease, I’m acutely sensitive to not only the challenges of aging, but the opportunities it offers for us to reconnect. I like the Joyful Moments cards because they include simple yet engaging activities that can bring more joy in surprisingly simple ways. I especially like that they’re broken down into categories that address the physical, emotional, intellectual, creative, environmental and spiritual worlds. I wish I’d had them for my own mom.”
— Matt Perry, Journalist and Author on Aging