Like us on Facebook & Instagram for

photos and updates!

Find us at: Facebook.com/ thepalacegardens

Instagram:

@thepalacegardens

Special Events &

Outings

• 8/3-Miccosukee Casino & lunch @10:30a

• 8/10– Hairspray at Seminole Theater @ 9:00a

• 8/17-Movies & Lunch at Southland Mall-TBD

• 8/24-Olive Garden @ 11:00a

• 8/31–UM Lowe Art Museum & Lunch @ 10:00a

Any problems, issues,

or other questions?

Call me on my cell at

(786) 556-9009

or e-mail me at

Helen@ThePalace.org.

Love Helen Shaham, Owner, The Palace

A Message from Helen

July In Review

The Ice Cream Parlor

is now open from

10am-5pm

August2017

Residents’

Bill Of Rights

Did you know that you have the right to..

“Manage your own finances”

Jennifer Almodovar, MC Activities Director Memory Care

Why Art Therapy is Good for the Brain

Art therapy has proven to be a powerful tool for treating Alzheimer’s disease. More than giving patients something pretty to look at or an exercise to keep them busy, it stimulates the brain. It stirs memories and can bring language back into the life of someone who struggles to speak. Learn more about how art therapy affects the brain.

Studies show that art therapy gives back to Alzheimer’s patients, in some part, what the disease has taken away. It stimulates the senses, can trigger dormant memories and encourages conversation. Whether they’re viewing or creating art themselves, Alzheimer’s patients can use it as a form of expression, particularly individuals who can’t communicate verbally. Patients don’t necessarily recover lost words through this treatment, but can explore a new vocabulary.

The Science Behind Art Therapy and Alzheimer’s Research recently published in the Canadian Journal of Neurological Sciences, examines how Alzheimer’s patients recall events through artwork. Studies focused on the cases of two women, both artists, suffering from types of Alzheimer’s and dementia. In both cases, art assisted in boosting cognitive function in areas of the brain.

The Case of Mary Hecht Experts first focused their research on sculptor Mary Hecht, who suffered from vascular dementia and passed away in 2013. Similar to Alzheimer’s, this illness reduces blood flow to the brain, impairing cognitive function. Hecht couldn’t recall time on a clock or name common animals. But, her artistic skills were as sharp as ever. She could sketch portraits of people from memory as well as reproduce a drawing she’d done herself. In interviews with Hecht’s researchers, Medical Daily reports how art allows Alzheimer’s patients to bypass language. Essentially, it helps the brain navigate a new communication path. Art, as well as music, draw from parts of the brain that language doesn’t. Although experts agree that art therapy won’t cure Alzheimer’s, it offers patients the chance to create and enjoy that experience, and provides them with a sense of accomplishment.

Art Inspires Memories Art therapy won’t eliminate the illness, but it can stimulate the brain in a new direction. The creativity and happiness that art brings can make all the difference in the life of a loved one who’s been progressively in decline.

[Source: http://www.aplaceformom.com/blog/2013-10-31-art-therapy-good-for-brain/]

8/4-Beatrice Butler

8/8-Linda Terry

8/14-Alice Rothman

8/21-Beatrice Butler

8/22-Gloria Carratala

8/22-Walter Sumner

8/28-Helen Weider

Jennifera@ThePalace.org, MC Activities Ph: 305 508 6046

Join us Friday August 18th for our Alzheimer’s support group Lunch &

Learn at 12:00pm

Please RSVP at 305 508 6046

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

9:15– Morning Greetings 9:30-Country Dance Workout 10:15-Rhythm Band & Karaoke 1:00-Sons & Daughters Day Cards 2:00-Exercise w/ Monica 2:00-Multi-Sensory room 3:00-Music w/ Manuel 4:00-Classic Cinema

9:00-Puppet People 10:15-Music w/ Manuel 1:00-Drum Circle 2:00-Balloon Volleyball 3:00-Music w/ Ricardo 4:00-Classic Cinema

Various Sensory Activities

at all tables

&

Multi-Sensory Room

DAILY 9:30a-4:30p

* Calendar is subject to change.

9:15– Morning Greetings 9:30- Sit & Get Fit 10:15-Dance Party w/ Danny 1:00–Aromatherapy 2:00-Exercise w/ Monica 2:00-Memory Exercises 3:00- Music w/ Pamir 4:00-Classic Cinema

9:15– Morning Greetings 9:30-Ball-ercise 10:15-Ceramics w/ Terrie 1:00-BINGO 2:00-Exercise w/ Monica 2:00-Laundry Folding 3:00-Karaoke w/ Danny 4:00-Classic Cinema

9:00-Puppet People 9:30-Sit & Get Fit 10:15-Music w/ Manuel

1:00-Wholesome Harmony Music Therapy with Claire 1:00-Pet Therapy with Dot the Yorkshire Terrier 2:00-Movie Hour 3:00-Music w/ Ricardo

9:15– Morning Greetings 9:30-Sit & Get Fit 10:15– Musical Nostalgia w/ Danny 1:00-Kicking Around 2:00-Pet Therapy with Chloe the Chihuahua 3:00-Music w/ Gustavo 4:00-Classic Cinema

9:15– Morning Greetings 9:30-Sit & Get Fit 10:15– Musical Nostalgia w/ Danny 1:00-Kicking Around 2:00-Nails & a Movie Matinee 2:00-Baptist Church Service [AL Theater]

3:00-Music w/ Gustavo 4:00-Classic Cinema

9:15– Morning Greetings 9:30-Sit & Get Fit 10:15– Musical Nostalgia w/ Danny

1:00-Sponge Art 2:00-Pet Therapy with Chloe the Chihuahua 3:00-Music w/ Gustavo 4:00-Classic Cinema

9:15– Morning Greetings 9:30-Sit & Get Fit 10:15– Musical Nostalgia w/ Danny 1:00-Nails & Movie Matinee 2:00-Aromatherapy 3:00-Music w/ Gustavo 4:00-Classic Cinema

9:15– Morning Greetings 9:30-Chair Zumba 10:15-Reminscing with the Senses “ Good Morning” 1:00–Arts & Crafts w/ Judy 2:00-Exercise w/ Monica 2:00-Sensory Hands: Lotion 3:00-Music w/ AC 4:00-Classic Cinema

9:15– Morning Greetings 9:30-Chair Zumba 10:15-Trivia 1:00– Arts & Crafts w/ Judy 2:00-Exercise w/ Monica 2:00-Sensory Hands: Lotion 3:00-Music w/ AC 4:00-Classic Cinema

9:15– Morning Greetings 9:30-Chair Zumba 10:15-Get up & Dance! (Freeze Dance) 1:00– Arts & Crafts w/ Judy 2:00-Exercise w/ Monica 2:00-Memory Exercises 3:00-Music w/ AC 4:00-Classic Cinema

9:15– Morning Greetings 9:30-Chair Zumba 10:15-Get up & Dance! (Freeze Dance) 1:00– Arts & Crafts w/ Judy 2:00-Exercise w/ Monica 2:00-Memory Exercises 3:00-Music w/ AC 4:00-Classic Cinema

9:15– Morning Greetings 9:30-Ball-ercise 10:15-Brain Teasers 1:00-Bowling 2:00-Exercise w/ Monica 2:00-IPAD memory games 3:00-Music w/ Hector 4:00-Classic Cinema

9:15– Morning Greetings 9:30-Ball-ercise 10:15-Poetry Hour 1:00-Color by numbers & Relaxation Hour 2:00-Exercise w/ Monica 2:00-IPAD memory games 3:00-Music w/ Hector 4:00-Classic Cinema

9:15– Morning Greetings 9:30-Ball-ercise 10:15-Hangman 1:00-My Favorite Things Collages 2:00-Exercise w/ Monica 2:00-IPAD memory games

3:00-Music w/ Harpist Katherine Honey 4:00-Classic Cinema

9:15– Morning Greetings 9:30-Ball-ercise 10:15-Brain Teasers 1:00-Kicking Around 2:00-Exercise w/ Monica 2:00-IPAD memory games 3:00-Music w/ Hector 4:00-Classic Cinema

9:15– Morning Greetings 9:30- Sit & Get Fit 10:15-Dance Party w/ Danny 1:00–Balloon Volleyball 2:00-Exercise w/ Monica 2:00-Memory Exercises 3:00- Music w/ Pamir 4:00-Classic Cinema

9:15– Morning Greetings 9:30-Sit & Get Fit 10:15-Dance Party w/ Danny 1:00-Sensory Hands: Sand 2:00-Exercise w/ Monica 2:00-Doll Therapy 3:00-Music w/ Pamir 4:00-Classic Cinema

9:15– Morning Greetings 9:30-Sit & Get Fit 10:15-Dance Party w/ Danny 1:00-Balloon Volleyball 2:00-Exercise w/ Monica 2:00-Doll Therapy 3:00-Music w/ Pamir 4:00-Classic Cinema

9:15– Morning Greetings 9:30-Country Dance Workout 10:15-Bean bag Toss 1:00-Painting & Classical Music 2:00-Exercise w/ Monica 2:00-Coloring 3:00-Music w/ Manuel 4:00-Classic Cinema

9:15– Morning Greetings 9:30-Ball-ercise 10:15-Ceramics w/ Terrie 1:00-Shake a loose memory game 2:00-Exercise w/ Monica 2:00-Laundry Folding 3:00-Karaoke w/ Danny 4:00-Classic Cinema

9:15– Morning Greetings 9:30-Ball-ercise 10:15-Ceramics w/ Terrie 1:00-Spa Time & a Movie 2:00-Exercise w/ Monica 2:00-Sensory Hands: Lotion 3:00-Karaoke w/ Danny 4:00-Classic Cinema

9:15– Morning Greetings 9:30-Ball-ercise 10:15-Ceramics w/ Terrie 1:00-Sensory Hands: Beads 2:00-Exercise w/ Monica 2:00-Sensory Hands: Lotion 3:00-Karaoke w/ Danny 4:00-Classic Cinema

9:00-Puppet People 10:15-Music w/ Manuel 1:00-Drum Circle 1:00-Pet Therapy with Dot the Yorkshire Terrier 2:00-National Aviation Day Discussion 3:00-Music w/ Ricardo 4:00-Classic Cinema

9:15-Puppet People 9:30-Sit & Get Fit 10:15-Music w/ Manuel

1:00-Wholesome Harmony Music Therapy with Claire 2:00-Movie Hour 3:00-Music w/ Ricardo 4:00-Classic Cinema

1 2 3 4 5

6 7 8 9 10 11 12

13 14 15 16

9:15– Morning Greetings 9:30-Sit & Get Fit 10:15-Dance Party w/ Danny 1:00-Bean bag & Ring Toss 2:00-Exercise w/ Monica 2:00-Doll Therapy

3:00-Special Happy Hour with Kevin Laurence 3:00-Resident Council Meeting [AL Theater] 4:00-Classic Cinema

30

9:15– Morning Greetings 9:30-Country Dance Workout 10:15-Junk Drawer Detectives 1:00-Stencil Art 2:00-Exercise w/ Monica 2:00-IPAD memory games 3:00-Music w/ Manuel 4:00-Classic Cinema

20

9:15– Morning Greetings 9:30-Ball-ercise 10:00-Veterans Club Mtg @ AL Theater 10:15-Using your imagination: Jogging through the jungle 1:00-Chair Yoga 2:00-Exercise w/ Monica 2:00-Table Puzzles 3:00-Music w/ Hector 4:00-Classic Cinema

9:15– Morning Greetings 9:30-Ball-ercise 10:15-Ceramics w/ Terrie 1:00-Sensory Hands: Playdough 2:00-Exercise w/ Monica 2:00-Cat/Dog Doll Therapy

3:00-August Birthdays Celebration 4:00-Classic Cinema

31

Mon

17 18 19

21 22 23 24 25 26

27 28 29

9:15– Morning Greetings 9:30-Country Dance Workout 10:15-Reminscence Therapy: School Days 1:00-Rhythm Band & Karaoke 2:00-Exercise w/ Monica 2:00-Multi-Sensory room 3:00-Music w/ Manuel 4:00-Classic Cinema

Like us on Facebook & Instagram for

photos and updates!

Find us at: Facebook.com/ thepalacegardens

Instagram:

@thepalacegardens

Special Events &

Outings

• 8/3-Miccosukee Casino & lunch @10:30a

• 8/10– Hairspray at Seminole Theater @ 9:00a

• 8/17-Movies & Lunch at Southland Mall-TBD

• 8/24-Olive Garden @ 11:00a

• 8/31–UM Lowe Art Museum & Lunch @ 10:00a

Any problems, issues,

or other questions?

Call me on my cell at

(786) 556-9009

or e-mail me at

Helen@ThePalace.org.

Love Helen Shaham, Owner, The Palace

A Message from Helen

July In Review

The Ice Cream Parlor

is now open from

10am-5pm

August2017

Residents’

Bill Of Rights

Did you know that you have the right to..

“Manage your own finances”

Jennifer Almodovar, MC Activities Director Memory Care

Why Art Therapy is Good for the Brain

Art therapy has proven to be a powerful tool for treating Alzheimer’s disease. More than giving patients something pretty to look at or an exercise to keep them busy, it stimulates the brain. It stirs memories and can bring language back into the life of someone who struggles to speak. Learn more about how art therapy affects the brain.

Studies show that art therapy gives back to Alzheimer’s patients, in some part, what the disease has taken away. It stimulates the senses, can trigger dormant memories and encourages conversation. Whether they’re viewing or creating art themselves, Alzheimer’s patients can use it as a form of expression, particularly individuals who can’t communicate verbally. Patients don’t necessarily recover lost words through this treatment, but can explore a new vocabulary.

The Science Behind Art Therapy and Alzheimer’s Research recently published in the Canadian Journal of Neurological Sciences, examines how Alzheimer’s patients recall events through artwork. Studies focused on the cases of two women, both artists, suffering from types of Alzheimer’s and dementia. In both cases, art assisted in boosting cognitive function in areas of the brain.

The Case of Mary Hecht Experts first focused their research on sculptor Mary Hecht, who suffered from vascular dementia and passed away in 2013. Similar to Alzheimer’s, this illness reduces blood flow to the brain, impairing cognitive function. Hecht couldn’t recall time on a clock or name common animals. But, her artistic skills were as sharp as ever. She could sketch portraits of people from memory as well as reproduce a drawing she’d done herself. In interviews with Hecht’s researchers, Medical Daily reports how art allows Alzheimer’s patients to bypass language. Essentially, it helps the brain navigate a new communication path. Art, as well as music, draw from parts of the brain that language doesn’t. Although experts agree that art therapy won’t cure Alzheimer’s, it offers patients the chance to create and enjoy that experience, and provides them with a sense of accomplishment.

Art Inspires Memories Art therapy won’t eliminate the illness, but it can stimulate the brain in a new direction. The creativity and happiness that art brings can make all the difference in the life of a loved one who’s been progressively in decline.

[Source: http://www.aplaceformom.com/blog/2013-10-31-art-therapy-good-for-brain/]

8/4-Beatrice Butler

8/8-Linda Terry

8/14-Alice Rothman

8/21-Beatrice Butler

8/22-Gloria Carratala

8/22-Walter Sumner

8/28-Helen Weider

Jennifera@ThePalace.org, MC Activities Ph: 305 508 6046

Join us Friday August 18th for our Alzheimer’s support group Lunch &

Learn at 12:00pm

Please RSVP at 305 508 6046