Sep 26 2008
Rosh Hashanah and dementia
Celebrating holidays, with those who have Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias, is a good thing.
It is an ideal way to uplift your spirit and theirs.
It is an opportunity to reminisce and recount funny stories of past holiday experiences.
It is the perfect time to find peace in praying together.
It is a wonderful time to bring families together.
And, of course, it is a grand time to sing some holiday songs and prayers.
Even though, Rosh Hashanah is a solemn holiday, most folks with Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias, who are Jewish connect to this holiday.
Here is a link to some activities you might want to read about
http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/374097/four_easy_ways_to_celebrate_rosh_hashanah.html?cat=5
Remember to leave your comments and questions
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
