Dementia

To observe cultural dates. To engage residents in reminiscing

Wonderful cooking aromas will bring everyone to the breakfast room!

Observe cultural festivities. Promote sense of purpose. Download full program!

Ideally, this activity should take place just before morning tea; a hot drink after a chore serves as a 'reward'. Each resident will bring her own handbag to be cleaned-up. The idea is to have them engaging in cleaning up and talking about the contents of their handbags.

Cultural observance. Reminiscing.

Pancakes are easy to make and the fillings can be savoury or sweet. The aroma throughout the facility will have people coming from everywhere the see what’s cooking!

Fun and enjoyment. Artistic expression.

Enjoy a multicultural food day to celebrate the life of Dr Martin Luther King Jnr.

Damper is so easy to make - all you need is a hot oven and some very basic ingredients! Here is a recipe well worth trying!

Opportunity to reminisce. Focus of interest outside routine.

To promote socialization. Provide a sense of purpose.

Here is an activity that will help you with your resolve to become more ‘green’. It is fun to make and requires little skill and yet looks rather striking hanged in walls, doors, windows and shelves.

Colouring-in, whether with crayons, coloured pencils or paint is therapy as well as a great way to pass the time absorbed in something creative. It may help to maintain what remains of dexterity and fine motor control. It is also likely to develop and foster friendship.

Have fun and increase bonding with staff.

Here is a series of word searches for thanksgiving with 3 different levels of difficulty. Choose the most appropriate for your residents!

Learn how to respond to the assessment of needs with the following 6 case studies.

Learn how to identify the needs of residents entering aged care facilities.

Make your own game for Melbourne Cup Celebrations!

Get in the spirit of Melbourne Cup Day with a hat parade!

Get residents involved in Melbourne Cup celebrations!

The Horse-Race game is a great way to spend the morning on Melbourne Cup Day!

Observe cultural festivities. Promote sense of purpose. Download full program!

In which countries did the following foods originate from?

In which country would you see people wearing these?

Encourage creative expression. Improve dexterity.

Fill in the missing letters to reveal the animals and breeds!

Which creature does each of the following pet names indicate?

Celebrate Oktober Fest with this Word Search!

Fun facts about birds for World Animal Day!

Here are some interesting stories about famous cat lovers to help you celebrate World Animal Day.

Here's some fun animal trivia for World Animal Day on the 4th of October 2009.

Increase socialization. Improve ability to follow directions.

Memory recall and reminiscing

To engage socially and reminisce

A poem especially for Dad's!

Here's a fun find-a-word especially for Father's Day!

VIDEO Instructions included! Object: maintain social skills and reinforce friendships. Sensory stimulation.

Tactile stimulation and promote 'staying on task'.

Improve dexterity (grasping objects) and practice decision-making.

Improve hand-eye coordination and enhance motor skills

Improve upper body strength and hand-eye coordination.

Hand-eye coordination. Upper body movements (exercise).

To promote tolerance. To encourage acceptance and inclusion of cultural diversity.

This sample program is for acute Dementia care. Some people like to do it weekly, others monthly. I tried to have a music program at least once daily. One cannot underestimates the value of music in the lives of dementia clients. Downlod the form and adjust it to suit you. If you have an activity that works well for you I would love to hear it. A monthly program will be available shortly.

Improve dexterity and promote dimension discerning

Promote recognition of colours. Develop motor skills.

Fun exercise and opportunity for social interaction.

Sensory stimulation with familiar scents.

Develops hand-eye coordination

Promote cognitive well being, provide fun and enjoyment, and establish old roles.

Suitable to clients in first stage dementia (small objects are dangerous for later stages).

Enhance spiritual fulfillment. Improve dexterity.

Encourage new interests. Promote friendship. Soothe the mind.

To maintain logic and planning skills.

Stimulation of taste senses. Provision of enjoyment.

Enhance memories and provide stimulation by utilising interesting textures.

Sensorial stimulation and provision of home-like activity.

Provide sensory stimulation and enjoyment, ideal activity for Mother's Day

Time out to relax and quiet the mind. A simple and effective way to use essential oils.

This is a very soothing and worthwhile activity

Reminiscing and mental stimulation through socialising

This is an excellent game for socialization.

Nice game to maintain or improve physical abilities.

Reminiscing, engaging in conversation, cognitive exercise

Engagement of residents in tasks they used to do in their own home. A very calming activity.

Upper limbs exercise and promote sharing and socialization

Orientation, reminiscing and enjoyment. Socialization.

Promotion of physical activity and improve cognitive function.

Promote alertness and sensory stimulation

Provide bed ridden clients with a feeling of enjoyment and well being

Eye-hand coordination practice and fine motor skill exercise

Sensory stimulation and encouragement of interpersonal skills