Alzheimer`s Activities Expert

We were talking about a great sensory activity that can be used with those who have dementia.

I will now share modifications for lower functioning participants with dementia.

Later on I will discuss things you can do to make the game more challenging for game players who are higher functioning

Now onto the modifications for those with dementia who are more mentally and physically challenged.

Having the person next to him describe his object. You can help the lower functioning person to feel his object.

You can find out his/her background information so when you introduce him/her, you can share this information with the group. You can point out who else is from wherever he/she is from. Then lead the applause for both of them..

You can have theme music or a theme song for the game.

You can say that this person would like us to take a break and sing a song(the song being a song the lower functioning person may sometimes sing)

You can also talk about……..

Come back tomorrow to find out.

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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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