Hi everybody, I just started work experience in a dementia care home. Has anyone got any easy activity ideas that a range of residents would like? I don’t know some of them very well yet If anyone has any tips on how to get them involved in activities as some of them prefer to stay in their rooms it would be much appreciated :)
Most of my residents have dementia and the two easy but popular activities that I rely on are throwing a balloon to them (the only rule is that they must be sitting) and a sing along.
I requested staff to bring in pairs of socks that were crazy colors and patterns (and sizes from infants to adults). I have all these socks in a laundry basket and have had many happy hours when I dump them out on a table and either sort and match them one on one with a single resident or with a group of residents around the table. Its a great cognitive activity, life skill, and exercise for those arthritic fingers. Plus, it can be quite calming for someone on the verge of a melt down to focus on a simple task It's always a joy to hear the stories those infant socks bring forth from the memory banks!
I just LOVE the multicultural section of this fabulous website. I work as a Activities Director at a day service facility and we are currently closed due to COVID! I am mailing/delivering personalized packages to our clients. We have clients of many different cultures and ethnic backgrounds. Adding pages of color-printed information from their country really brightens their day. The family members/care givers are delighted to see a spark in their loved ones eyes when they see and read about their history. I am becoming so educated myself learning all this. It will help me when we get back to work striking a spark in our clients eye when I reminisce with them about their culture. I seriously can NOT get enough of this fantastic site. xoxo :-)
I just started work experience in a dementia care home. Has anyone got any easy activity ideas that a range of residents would like? I don’t know some of them very well yet
If anyone has any tips on how to get them involved in activities as some of them prefer to stay in their rooms it would be much appreciated :)
Graduations on your new role
I find that music is a good activity for many with dementia because it relies on many parts of your brain
https://www.goldencarers.com/search/?search=Music+&search_tag=Activity
These articles should help you in trying to get people to go to your activities
https://www.goldencarers.com/how-to-get-reluctant-residents-to-attend-activities/5980/