dementia expert

First you must determine if the dementia person has unsafe behaviors that necessitate modifications of a Christmas tree and the decorations on it.Does the person have pica?That is, does he/she like to put everything in his/her mouth?Is the person a shopper?That is, does he/she like to take things from one place and store them somewhere else?Does the person like to pull and push things?That is, will they knock a tree over?  

The next post will discuss adapting and modifying the Christmas tree decorating experience into a safe experience and ultimately having a Christmas tree that everyone can enjoy

Come back tomorrow more

As always, I implore you to comment or to ask 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
http://alzact.today.com