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Dementia Activities For Seniors To Improve Quality Of Life

By Frank Lee


A diagnosis of Dementia in loved ones can be devastating and witnessing their gradual decline can take its toll, but introducing games and strategies that offer meaning and value can relieve much of the stress patients and relatives experience. Learning of Dementia activities for seniors can help you better engage with loved ones who are ailing. The purpose is to keep individuals connected to reality for as long as possible.

When seniors who are impacted by Dementia are assisted, but still mobile and most days are coherent, supporting them on short nature walks and encouraging hobbies can help better manage symptoms. For older adults who admire nature and wildlife, park walks and getting out into the fresh air with an assistant can help their health. Growing plants such as vegetables and herbs in containers is a great way to perform small activities that are fulfilling.

A great way to stimulate the mind and encourage activity is through painting, drawing and the use of a non-toxic or child friendly soft dough. Allowing Dementia patients to exercise their freedom and to enjoy the strokes and colors of art therapy can assist in engaging them visually and physically. The pliable textures of play dough and creation of objects provide superior engagement and stimulation.

Play music that your parents or grandparents may have cherished and encourage them to sing along. Playing the music from artists from their childhood or family event triggers fond memories and helps them hold onto aspects of their lives that bring happiness and enrichment. Singing is also a great cognitive activity providing mental stimulation and hours of enjoyment.

Keep individuals moving by performing stretching and strengthening techniques to the rhythm of music. Moving the arms, clapping, engaging the body and performing the variety of motor movements available can develop flexible bodies and muscle strength for a longer period. These actions will also release the feel good hormone, endorphins through the body acting as natural pain killers.

The performance of puzzles designed for smaller children including the larger shapes to place in boards can prove beneficial for adults with Dementia. These puzzles are simple to use and the larger shapes offer visual and cognitive stimulation. Do not use tiny puzzle pieces with hundreds of bits as it is frustrating to apply and can increase the experience of stress and boredom.

Introduce your affected relative to friendly pets in a safe and a therapeutic environment. All stages of Dementia can benefit from the ability to interact with a loving dog or stroke a cat bringing a sense of peace and happiness. If you are going to use pet therapy, ensure individuals are calm and pets trained to work with people.

Many activities can be performed to benefit loved ones including painting, reading a book aloud to them or simply icing small cakes together. It is important to maintain respect and ensure activities minimize agitation and encourage happiness. These procedures and programs are best to improve overall life satisfaction and assist in minimizing the turmoil that many patients encounter.




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