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Patricia
Memory Care Director
Carman Graf
Activities Coordinator
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I love Golden Carers - it's a fantastic resource! I not only find great activities for my seniors, but I'm also inspired me to make my own activities to share. Thanks so much & keep up the wonderful job!
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I work in a dementia unit. I would like to know what activities your residents are interested in. I find that many of my residents are content doing nothing and watching what is going on in the building. Any suggestions are appreciated.
Hi Patricia, yes, it is not easy to motivate/attract residents living with dementia to structured activities. You can pretend it is not structured. For instance, try purchasing some long handle plastic Fly Swatters; give them to 5 or 6 residents and trow a balloon in their midst; this is an activity that rarely fails. They enjoy bouncing the balloon. Another one is sitting a group of residents around a table and placing lengths of different textures of fabric in their reach. They enjoy running their fingers into velvet, silk, wool, cotton, curtain and carpet fabric. Of course, some residents will fold a few under their arms and walk away! But if you have enough fabric there will be enough for others to join in. Also, take a look at this link; some foods for thought there.
https://www.goldencarers.com/20-practical-activities-for-people-living-with-alzheimers-disease/3778/
Thanks very much Solange these are good ideas
Patricia you may want to view with this article also
https://www.goldencarers.com/how-to-get-reluctant-residents-to-attend-activities/5980/
Thank you for your suggestions.