Nov 26 2008
Best ways to adapt a late stage dementia activity(part 2)
Many activities are best done one on one for lower functioning folks who are visually impaired when trying to visually stimulate them.
You can have a photo album with large pictures. However they may not be able to see them clearly or they may not know what they mean
You can describe the pictures in simple terms. You could say I know that the person(s) in the picture loves you and wanted me to give you a big hug from them.
Hugs are just great. They will know you care. The act of hugging will bring a smile to their face.
Another thing that is sure to bring smiles all around is….
Come back tomorrow to find out
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://dementia.today.com
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