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Grandmas stay sharp when they care for grandkids once a week

4/9/2014

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According to an article dated April 8, 2014 in NAMS magazine, “Taking care of grandkids one day a week helps keep grandmothers mentally sharp, finds a study from the Women's Healthy Aging Project study in Australia." 

That's good news for women after menopause, when women need to lower their risks of developing Alzheimer's disease and other cognitive disorders. On the other hand, taking care of grandchildren five days a week or more had some negative effects on tests of mental sharpness. "We know that older women who are socially engaged have better cognitive function and a lower risk of developing dementia later, but too much of a good thing just might be bad," said NAMS Executive Director Margery Gass, MD.

There are lots of “Grandmothers” at Willson House and Jason Lee Manor who may live far from their own children/grandchildren. However, with an Intergenerational program in place since 1985, there are lots of opportunities for them to visit and spend time with children at Willson House.

At Willson House Child Development Center, you will find children and seniors interacting daily. Children and seniors will be together singing songs, telling stories, making crafts or participating in annual events like our Tea Party or Carnival. Seniors also frequent our classrooms to say hello, lead projects, or serve as volunteers. No matter what the interaction may be, the young and young at heart will be learning and growing together at Willson House.

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