Recognitioning

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What is Recognitioning?

Recognitioning is a brain  fitness program designed to meet the needs of adults concerned about  memory and other aspects of cognitive health and wellness.

When individuals are able to function better they feel better about themselves.  

Recognitioning involves a  process of engaging people where they are, interest-wise, and taking the  time to establish trust. Realistic and meaningful goals are then set  with outcomes of experiencing value, meaning and improved quality of  life. 

Recognitioning can be  personalized for individuals. The interests, histories and needs of each  individual are integrated into  a personalized format.  Attention is  paid to creating a balance between novel and familiar stimulation. Too  much familiarity can produce boredom, and the over-simulating outcome of  too much novelty or challenge can be overwhelming and off-putting.  The  right balance invokes positive engagement and a sense of vitality.

I am able to offer  individual home visits, office visits (my office is accessible for  people with physical disabilities), or visits to assisted living  settings, and I am able to offer care-giver training.

I also created  Recognitioning to be used in group settings  with  specific program  content designed for groups in independent living, assisted living and  memory care communities.  The content utilizes games, music, rhythm and  sound, movement, touch, memory and socialization skills, and allows for  individualized needs to be met in a group setting.