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Sunya
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Shantell Kemp
Lifestyle Co-Ordinator
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I love love LOVE this site! There is so much information that if I am ever stuck for ideas I can ALWAYS find many many different things for my residents to do.
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Hello everyone. My nursing home just opened a memory care unit in our building. This is my first time ever running one. I also have to do the main part of the building. I feel like I have not yet broken ground when it comes to activities. Any tips on how to plan meaningful activities for the memory care.
Hi Sunya, it sounds like an exciting challenge, and you have a great opportunity to create a fun and safe environment for your residents in your new memory care unit! Golden Carers has a number of great resources here are a few I've found most helpful!
https://www.goldencarers.com/how-to-communicate-with-body-language/5053/
https://www.goldencarers.com/how-to-decrease-problem-behaviors/5056/
https://www.goldencarers.com/how-to-make-sensory-blankets-for-dementia-care/5020/
https://www.goldencarers.com/reminiscing-activities-for-seniors/3184/
https://www.goldencarers.com/20-practical-activities-for-people-living-with-alzheimers-disease/3778/
Thank you Molly for this info. I have wrote down so many fun activities for them.
Pinterest has a ton of amazing ideas for residents in various stages of Alzheimer’s. I also recommend researching the best friends approach. There are several books out there that are centered around this style and list activities, tools, and ways to engage your residents in discussion.
s & s has alot of things we do sensory painintg and bingo and cup stacking competion and coloring and balloon volley ball and a dance party bean bag twister