Quality of Mind

07/10/2024

Quality of Mind is back!

Due to an injury I sustained in February, I was on hiatus while I healed and went through physical therapy
I was virtual during this time but am now resuming in-person sessions as well as presentations!

I had the pleasure of presenting today at The DeCorso Senior Center in New Providence, NJ as part of my return.
I had a fantastic time and enjoyed meeting all the wonderful people there, both staff and members

Thank you again to DeCorso for having me out!
New Providence Senior Citizens' Center/DeCorso Community Center

02/09/2024

Informative! Valuable links provided at the end of the article as well.

50-80% of people w/ Parkinson's also have dementia. Get key facts about Parkinson's disease and dementia, other causes for symptoms, & where to get support.

02/07/2024

With January in the rearview and still some cold months ahead, I have started my yearly effort to force bulbs inside.

It is the process of tricking spring bulbs to bloom early. I like to use paper-whites and amaryllis bulbs as they do not require chilling in the fridge first.
These bulbs can be ordered or you can find them in your local hardware store like Home Depot.

I have attached two links that explain the process and care.
This is great for people who might be laid up at home, in a care facility or just for those who, like myself and so many others, love to garden and want to be able to add some color and nature indoors

https://www.bhg.com/gardening/flowers/bulbs/forcing-spring-bulbs/

https://www.whiteflowerfarm.com/blog/2017/11/21/forcing-bulbs-its-easier-than-you-think/

01/17/2024

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This article was very inspiring! The fact that this man did not even start to exercise till he was 73 amazed researchers!

The human body maintains the ability to adapt to exercise at any age, showing that it’s never too late to start a fitness program.

01/17/2024

To all my clients , friends, seniors and fellow volunteers, Please be extremely careful out there.The amount of ice seen and unseen is tremendous! On my lunch-break I took my dogs for a walk ,the majority of houses sidewalks, paths and driveways are ice covered. If you do not have to go out do not. if you are unable to shovel or de-ice on your own reach out to someone who can possibly do it for you. I walked on the grass side between the street and sidewalk, it was awkward but, more secure I felt. Stay safe and stay warm!

01/04/2024

I'm thrilled to announce the launch of the Quality of Mind LLC website!

At Quality of Mind, we understand the importance of mental well-being, especially as we age.
Whether you or your loved one is seeking cognitive stimulation, companionship, friendship or simply a bit of fun.

We offer a variety of tailored brain exercises and activities, such as art projects, indoor gardening and music, designed to enhance cognitive abilities and create meaningful moments and lasting memories

🔍 What Sets Us Apart:

- In-Home Convenience: No need to step out – we bring the fun to you!
- Personalized Engagement: Tailored activities based on interests and cognitive needs.
- Comprehensive Approach: Beyond brain games, we foster companionship, friendship and well-being

Please feel free to share this exciting news with friends and family who believe in the power of personalized care for our seniors!

Here's to a brighter, more engaged future!

Warm regards,
Joan Brennan

12/31/2023

Happy early New year everyone!!

12/25/2023

Merry Christmas!!! 🎄❄️✨

12/14/2023

✨❄️ Having a get-together for the Holidays? ❄️✨

Here is a little game that everyone can help create and take part in. All you need to do is as you reach out to those attending, add a little request:

Have each person come up with trivia question(s) and answer(s) that have to do with the holiday and bring them to the party.

Make some of them easy and some challenging to make it interesting. Make sure to keep your trivia questions to yourself!
(If you have a smaller group, add some more questions per person, ex. 10 each. If you have a larger group decrease the questions per person, ex. 5 each. This way it is not a burden to the guest)

NOTE: You want your questions to be able to be answered but, challenging enough to have to work for it in friendly competition.

The host should pick 2 speakers who will take turns reading the questions aloud. The remaining audience members will guess the answers!

This game is a great way to start the party off with an icebreaker for relatives who have not seen each other in a long time, newcomers to the family or after dinner while eating dessert.
This gives your guest a chance to learn something new, work on their memory and also reminisce.

Enjoy the sample questions included below -

1. What classic holiday movie was actually the first to have the song White Christmas sung in it?
(Answer: Holiday Inn)

2. When did the Holiday of Kwanzaa originate?
(Answer: 1966)

3. How long must the Chanukah candles burn for after night has fallen?
(Answer: At least a half hour)

4. In the song the 12 days of Christmas what is number 9?
(Answer: Nine ladies Dancing)

5. What is the snowiest state after Alaska in the US?
(Answer: New Hampshire)

6. What spinning top made of usually wood or plastic is popular with children for a certain Hanukkah game?
(Answer: Dreidel)

7. When celebrating Kwanzaa, what principle is celebrated on the 6th day?
(Answer: Creativity)

12/14/2023

A very promising study!

Stimulating a key part of the brain using light helps Alzheimer's patients sleep better and improves their psycho-behavioral symptoms, according to a review of studies involving nearly 600 people with the disease.

12/12/2023

Keeping yourself or a loved one engaged and having a feeling of purpose is incredibly important for our self-esteem, confidence, and dignity.
It is especially important during this time of year, where there are so many opportunities to lend a hand in preparing meals, wrapping presents, decorating, and many more. An easy task that is fun and contributes to the festivities of any holiday or event is wreath decorating.

All you need is:
Wreath faux or fresh
Shatterproof ornaments
Ribbon for bow (Or you can purchase a premade bow)
Low temp glue gun
Glue sticks
*And florist wire if needed for hanging

Arrange the ornaments, bow, and ribbon in a multitude of ways first to see how you like it before you glue them in place.
If you are unable to put it together yourself, you can be the decorating supervisor! Choose the colors and arrangement style with the help of another gluing it in place. And that's it!
Your friends and family will love making this keepsake as well as displaying it for all to enjoy!