Best ways to adapt a late stage dementia activity(part 4)

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Nov 28 2008

Published by alzheimersideas at 4:36 pm under Activities Director ideas, Activity Director ideas, Alzheimer's Activities, caregiver activities, dementia activities Edit This

What also works well are all knds of tactile props that your friend with dementia can possibly see and touch.

You could create a baby picture with something soft and or silky on it..

People with dementia like to rub silky and furry things.

Some people with dementia also like to try to eat inappropriate objects. Therefore you need to be on the lookout for this

You could have a placemat with a large colorful picture on it. Make sure thr placemat or other object is interesting to touch.

You could have several large baby photographs for the dementia person to arrange and rearrange.
While they are doing that you could
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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.
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