memory room
n.— «The facility also has what’s called a memory room. It’s a peaceful room, decorated in soothing pastel colors, with comfortable chairs and other seating for meetings. “Sometimes the elderly get agitated,” Sister Madeleine said, nothing the person can sit on a rocking chair, listen to music and calm down in this room.» —“Service to adults is key part of ministry” by Linda M. Linonis in North Jackson The Vindicator (Youngstown, Ohio) Sept. 15, 2007. (source: Double-Tongued Dictionary)
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