What are some activities for dementia and Alzheimer’s patients that have worked for you?
“Teepa Snow.” – Julie R.
“As Dad remained quite mobile, one of my favourite activities to do with him was to go for walks together. Another common pastime was reading out loud to him, something he did for my sisters and me as a former University English Professor.” – Rick L.
“Traveling the world on Google Earth.” – Alicia W.
“Making short videos on my computer and singing or just saying ‘hi’ to people.” – Katie S.
“Soft sing alongs worked beautifully for my mother. She engaged and tried to sing. I even brought the Episcopal church hymnal with me once and flipped through the pages to remind me of her favorite hymns.” – Molly D.
“Something he did as a young boy – marbles, checkers, or cards.” – Kim R.
“Sorting – nuts, bolts, coins.” – Sandra O.
“Assembling something.” – Rhonda M.
“Mom likes current events or crossword puzzles.” – Julie H.
“With the help of a home aide, my father-in-law and I worked for months to create a rug for his great grandaughter Ava. When we brought out the materials, he became fully aware of his surroundings and why he was making it.” – Bobbi C.
“When my father-in-law’s memory was faltering, we’d take him for a drive in the country to see a wind farm. This unusual ‘field trip’ garnered Dad’s attention. ‘There are so many windmills!’ he’d exclaim. “And they’re all so big!” – Harriet H.
Photo credit of Teepa Snow via Alzlive
Mary – you are likely doing these already.
I have, She has Word Search and Jigsaw puzzles. She will also do some Crocheting. The walks we do but I’m not so sure she enjoys them 🙂
We don’t always enjoy the things that are good for us, do we?
Aww….these people are so loving and sweet, bless them. I wish I had been able to do such nice things. alas.