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Here are some activities you might want to do
Here are some inexpensive sensory ideas

https://www.goldencarers.com/sensory-lavender-rice-chamomile-dough-for-dementia/6051/

https://www.goldencarers.com/sensory/

hi All,
I have 32 residents with varying degrees of dementia. I struggle to engage with our residents with limited vision and hearing, any ideas welcome? Also looking for some inexpensive sensory ideas.

I am looking for sensory ideas for the evening.

Here is a link to some great sensory ideas https://www.goldencarers.com/sensory-stimulation-for-dementia-care/4184/

We had a group similar to what you are describing. I think

There are mixed opinions as to whether you should arouse sleeping residents. You should go with what your boss and director of nurses say.

Let's assume you should try to arouse them.
Understand that it is a lot of work. You need to be enthusiastic complimentary and excited about what it is you are doing. In most cases, you are the residents' voice. So knowing the resident' history is important
I like to start with a simple physical activity like table ball with music in the background
Cheer for every resident action
You may have to do hand over hand cueing.

Then... tell me more about resident backgrounds so I can suggest what to do after that.????

I Ilke a sing-along. Again initially you may have to do most of the singing. Maybe you can help the residents clap to the music as you sing.
I also like simple card games like war or 21 where you are the facilitator for the residents. You can give a commentary about the action in the game

Like I said it takes a lot of energy on your part.