Sep 25 2008
More music activities that are good for a dementia person.
Here are more reasons why music brings about many positive interactions.
Almost non-verbal persons with dementia will sing many of the words to a favorite song.
Singing is good for the lungs of a person with dementia.
Singing songs will probably bring back happy memories and open the door for many meaningful discussions.
Check this out
http://activitiesdirector.blogspot.com/2008/07/reaching-those-with-alzheimers-and.html
You can have a sing along with audio or video tapes if you feel you need them. You can actually play the music while you are doing something else. But make sure to check on the dementia person periodically to renew his/her interest if necessary
More next time
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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
