Creating an Alzheimer's Friendly Kitchen
The kitchen can be a comforting place for many as it is often a place of pleasant memories and familiar smells and sounds. If an individual with Alzheimer’s disease can no longer prepare meals on his or her own, prepping food so that he or she can put ingredients together or mix sauces can be a rewarding Alzheimer’s care solution and activity. You may also want to consider purchasing kitchen utensils such as knives and scissors designed for children...Read the rest of this article »Related Articles
Memory Jogging Puzzles for Alzheimer's & Dementia Patients
My mother was a beautiful, active lady with a great sense of humor—and with five children, she needed it! At fifty, she suffered a massive stroke, followed by many more. It affected all of our lives, but it had a drastic effect on my father, who was her caregiver. I’m still not sure who suffers the most: the person with the illness or their loved ones who watch and care for them. Before Mother’s stroke she loved to dance,...Read the rest of this article »Related Articles
Activities for Alzheimer's and Dementia Patients
Amazon.com Widgets I believe activities are crucial to well-being. In the past ten years, research has shown that activities play a large part in preventing the progression of dementia. We also know that socializing prevents loneliness, despair and suicidal thoughts. For several years I led recreational activities on weekends at a geri-psych hospital. The activities that took place on any particular weekend greatly depended on the patients in the unit at that time. All of the patients there had...Read the rest of this article »Related Articles
Guidelines for a More Successful Visit: Visiting Your Elderly Loved One
I had the opportunity to observe family members as they visited with their elderly relatives over the Christmas holidays. They were too often studies in frustration. In one instance, a daughter was visiting with her mom; she had brought her dog along for the visit. The dog’s activities generated their only conversation. When the dog barked at someone, or sniffed something, or sat up or lay down, that became the topic of discussion for a few brief sentences. Then...Read the rest of this article »Related Articles
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