This morning, we took my mother to the Department of Neurology at National Taiwan University Hospital for a follow-up consultation. Although her dementia assessment remained at a moderate level, her score had improved compared to last year. The doctor emphasized that achieving this progress wasn’t easy and was indeed commendable. I’ve noticed that recently there have been more people coming and going at home, increasing opportunities for everyone to interact with Mom. She has become more animated, engaging in conversations, and her memory lapses have lessened. I firmly believe that interaction plays a crucial role in slowing the progression of dementia.
這天早上我們帶媽媽去台大回診神經內科，她的失智評鑑雖然仍維持在中度，但是分數比去年有進步，醫生說這是非常不容易的事。我發現最近家裏比較多人來來去去，大家與媽媽的互動機會增加，媽媽活潑許多，話也多些，忘記人的機率也減少。我相信互動絕對是對減緩失智有極大的助益。
Zhongshan Metro Shopping Mall 中山地下街
Since the weather was sultry, we decided to go shopping at the Zhongshan Metro Shopping Mall. The underground mall is air-conditioned, so we were sheltered from the sun and rain, making it comfortable to window-shop. Although we weren’t very interested in shopping or buying clothes, we walked around and occasionally came across some interesting cultural and creative works.
The Zhongshan Metro Shopping Mall (also known as R District Underground Street), formerly called Taipei Easy Mall, is an extensive underground shopping area spanning Zhongshan and Datong Districts. The mall stretches from Taipei Main Station in the south to Shuanglian Station in the north. In addition to numerous shopping options, it features an underground book street called "Eslite R79." This mall is definitely a unique place that combines business, art, and lifestyle.
Above the mall, the Xinzhongshan Linear Park—located between MRT Zhongshan and Shuanglian Stations—hosts special light meal food trucks and music events every weekend. A cultural and creative market is held on the second weekend of each month, providing plenty of entertainment options. Jazz Plaza also offers spaces for public hip-hop and cheerleading practices.
There was a lot of interesting stuff here; I was looking around so much that I forgot to take photos.
由於天氣悶熱，我們決定去中山地下街逛街。地下街有空調，遮陽避雨，逛起來很舒服。雖然我們對逛街買衣物沒什麼興趣，但是走走看看，有時也會看到一些有趣及有創意的文創作品。
中山地下街（別稱 R 區地下街），原名台北捷運大街，是橫跨中山區和大同區的大型地下購物區。購物中心南起台北車站，北至雙連站。除了琳瑯滿目的購物選擇外，這裡還有地下書街「誠品R79」。是融合了商業、藝術與生活風格的特色街區。
商場樓上，位於捷運中山站和雙連站之間的中山線形公園，每週末都會舉辦特色輕食餐車和音樂活動。每月第二個週末還會舉辦文創市集，提供了不少娛樂選項。爵士廣場也開放空間提供民眾街舞或啦啦隊練習。
這裡有很多有趣的東西；我東走西看都忘了拍照。
Many people practice dancing here in front of a long row of mirrors. 許多人在這裏對著一長排的鏡子練舞。
On a hot day, eating a bowl of shaved snow on the way home is a real treat.
大熱天，在回家的路上吃一碗雪花冰，不亦樂乎。
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