Apr 13 2009
Casey at the bat day
Baseball season has started. Casey at the Bat Day is in early June, however reading this well loved poem is an ideal activity now, in June, anytime during baseball season or anytime.
For some reason, people with dementia and others in long term care seem to enoy this poem. Reading it can lead to all sorts of discussions and activities
This musical adaptation of the reading of the poem will give your audience some music appreciation and something to do when you are not available to run an activity
This dramatization of the poem will give your audience something to talk about for days and is a good meaningful use of your residents’ or loved one’s time
What else can you do?
**Have a game of baseball Using a wide inflatable bat
and beach ball This is best because visual impairment can be a problem in those with dementia. If you do not have an inflatable bat, the group members can use their hands or arms as bats. If the beach ball is too heavy the use…..Come back tomorrow for the answer and more
Click here for the poem itself
My husband is a baseball nut. It’s a great poem. That was pretty clever how you got a two-for-one on both of your sites. Hope you had a wonderful Easter weekend.