Liberty Village of Geneseo

12/24/2025

Memory Lane: Fitness for the Mind presents the 12 Days of Christmas, Tips for Making the Holidays Memorable.

On the Twelfth Day of Christmas… Enjoy Quality Time.

Remember that even if your plans don’t go just as you intended, spending time with you is the most important part of the holiday season for your loved one!

We also offer a print version of our 12 Days of Christmas, give us a call and request the full Memory Lane: 12 Days of Christmas Booklet!

We hope you have a wonderful holiday season and a happy New Year!

12/23/2025

Memory Lane: Fitness for the Mind presents the 12 Days of Christmas, Tips for Making the Holidays Memorable.

On the Eleventh Day of Christmas… Communication is Key!

• Keep conversations to one topic. Multiple conversations occurring at the same time may prove overwhelming to your loved on.

• Using long pauses between sentences can increase your loved one’s ability to understand what you are communicating, and will help with their delay in processing.

• It is very common for someone with cognitive impairment to ask about loved ones who have passed, to look for their mom or dad, or to make statements that you know to be inaccurate. In your loved one’s mind, all they are saying is true. It is best to enter into their reality and redirect the conversation to a different topic rather than to correct them.

We also offer a print version of our 12 Days of Christmas, give us a call and request the full Memory Lane: 12 Days of Christmas Booklet!

12/22/2025

Memory Lane: Fitness for the Mind presents the 12 Days of Christmas, Tips for Making the Holidays Memorable.

On the Tenth Day of Christmas… Consider Preparing a De-Escalation Space.

Despite all of our best efforts to prepare and prevent issues, your loved one may still become overwhelmed.

Preparing a special room in your home that your loved one can go to if they get overwhelmed. This room can be equipped with soft lighting, light music and some familiar items that your loved one will recognize.

We also offer a print version of our 12 Days of Christmas, give us a call and request the full Memory Lane: 12 Days of Christmas Booklet!

12/21/2025

Memory Lane: Fitness for the Mind presents the 12 Days of Christmas, Tips for Making the Holidays Memorable.

On the Ninth Day of Christmas… Be Aware of Visual Spatial Changes.

Did you know that many forms of memory impairment also cause visual spatial changes in an individual? Here are some helpful tips to use at home to ensure that your loved one remains safe.

• If your bathroom has white or light-colored walls behind the commode, this may make it more difficult for your loved one to identify the location of the commode within the space, potentially leading to your loved one missing the seat when sitting, or decrease accuracy with aim for your male loved one. Monitoring bathroom usage and being available to provide assistance will help to keep them safe.

• Consider using red or other colored place setting when serving your loved one with memory impairment. A contrast color beneath the food has been proven to increase appetite.

• Watch your loved one closely when they are using or are near stair cases, curbs, lips on sidewalks or any other change in plane, as depth perception may be impaired.

We also offer a print version of our 12 Days of Christmas, give us a call and request the full Memory Lane: 12 Days of Christmas Booklet!

12/20/2025

Memory Lane: Fitness for the Mind presents the 12 Days of Christmas, Tips for Making the Holidays Memorable.

On the Eighth Day of Christmas… Get Informed and Be Prepared!

If bringing your loved one home for the holiday, be prepared to provide an additional level of assistance.

If your loved one currently resides on Memory Lane, having a brief meeting with the Director of Memory Care prior to the holiday can help prepare you for challenges that may be unexpected. Our team will be able to equip you with any supplies needed for a successful trip home.

We also offer a print version of our 12 Days of Christmas, give us a call and request the full Memory Lane: 12 Days of Christmas Booklet!

12/19/2025

Memory Lane: Fitness for the Mind presents the 12 Days of Christmas, Tips for Making the Holidays Memorable.

On the Seventh Day of Christmas… Classic Christmas is Key!

What other holiday has its own set of songs? While you might have some new favorites, your loved one with memory impairment won’t respond the same as with old holiday favorites.

Incorporating old classics into your playlist will not only provide a sense of familiarity to your loved one, but may also help them to communicate and participate easier.

We also offer a print version of our 12 Days of Christmas, give us a call and request the full Memory Lane: 12 Days of Christmas Booklet!

12/19/2025

Here is the daily for THURSDAY, DECEMBER 18.

12/18/2025

Memory Lane: Fitness for the Mind presents the 12 Days of Christmas, Tips for Making the Holidays Memorable.

On the Sixth Day of Christmas… Make Wrapping Simple!

Go easy on the tape if wrapping a package, or consider a gift bag that is easier to open.

We also offer a print version of our 12 Days of Christmas, give us a call and request the full Memory Lane: 12 Days of Christmas Booklet!

12/18/2025

12/17/2025

Memory Lane: Fitness for the Mind presents the 12 Days of Christmas, Tips for Making the Holidays Memorable.

On the Fifth Day of Christmas… Don’t Stress Over the Perfect Gift.

Buying gifts for a memory impaired individual can be challenging, and often times the process of receiving gifts can be overwhelming for an individual who may become overstimulated with too many, or upset over not being able to reciprocate.

Try to keep gifts to a minimum; 1 to 3 gifts for loved one will be plenty. Any more, and your loved one may lose interest before the gift exchange is over, or become confused with all of the new items.

If struggling to find the perfect gift, try something from the heart such as a photo album with old photos, or a special baked good.

We also offer a print version of our 12 Days of Christmas, give us a call and request the full Memory Lane: 12 Days of Christmas Booklet!

12/16/2025

Memory Lane: Fitness for the Mind presents the 12 Days of Christmas, Tips for Making the Holidays Memorable.

On the Fourth Day of Christmas… Keep Gatherings Intimate.

The fewer people around your memory impaired loved one, the easier it will be for that individual. Less noise, movement, and people talking over each other will make it more likely for your loved one to become engaged with the holiday event.

You may find it helpful to prepare family in advance for the changes they might see with your loved one. If you have loved ones traveling from out of town who haven’t seen your cognitively impaired loved one in some time, they may not have a full understanding of the challenges that individual faces. Some good reminders for everyone are to not overcrowd, speak slowly, and watch for signs of agitation. Making interactions low key will help everyone to have an easier and more enjoyable holiday gathering.

We also offer a print version of our 12 Days of Christmas, give us a call and request the full Memory Lane: 12 Days of Christmas Booklet!

12/15/2025

Memory Lane: Fitness for the Mind presents the 12 Days of Christmas, Tips for Making the Holidays Memorable.

On the Third Day of Christmas… Don’t Sweat the Small Stuff!

It’s easy to get wrapped up in trying to make the holiday season perfect! If a loved one doesn’t remember all members of the family, or makes frequent requests to leave, don’t be offended, this is a normal reaction for someone with cognitive impairment. It isn’t personal. Your loved one still cares for you and your family, but may not be able to navigate the hectic holiday events.

We also offer a print version of our 12 Days of Christmas, give us a call and request the full Memory Lane: 12 Days of Christmas Booklet!