Sep 18 2008
Activities that can be done with those who have Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias
There are many activities that can be done with those who have Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias
Have a snack and beverage with them. Talk about the food you are sharing
Give them a hand massage or encourage them to rub some fragrant lotion into their hands. Have a conversation while you are doing this.
There are appropriate TV WATCHING Anytime Programs about animals and game shows are good
Look at a magazine or newspaper together. Have a talk about the contents or about something the article or picture reminds them of
Ask them trivia questions about their favorite subject or about a familiar topic.
Here is a link to some songs
http://barbarasmithoccupationaltherapist.com/sarahsongs.html
See how many words of the title or lines to the song you have to say before they can complete the title or line of the song.
More activities next time
By Susan Berg author of Adorable Photographs of Our Baby-Meaningful Mind Stimulating Activities and More for the Memory Challenged, Their Loved Ones and Involved Professionals a book for those with dementia and an excellent resource for caregivers and healthcare professionals.
http://www.alzheimersideas.com
http://blog.seattlepi.nwsource.com/dementiacare/
http://dementiaviews.blogspot.com
http://activitiesdirector.blogspot.com
http://dementiatips.blogspot.com
