The Power of Play for Dementia Patients

Pioneers in using LEGO bricks for older folks and their caregivers note the potential for unlocking memories, engaging the mind, and staying calm. 
The Power of Play for Dementia Patients
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Loretta Woodward Veney got her first box of Lego blocks when she was 5. They were a gift from her mother, Doris, and soon, building with the popular children’s toy became something mother and daughter did together.

However, the creative power of Lego blocks became most profound when Doris Woodward began to forget things.

Amy Denney
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Amy Denney is a health reporter for The Epoch Times. Amy has a master’s degree in public affairs reporting from the University of Illinois Springfield and has won several awards for investigative and health reporting. She covers the microbiome, new treatments, and integrative wellness.
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