This sample program is for acute Dementia care. Some people like to do it weekly, others monthly. Download the form and adjust it to suit you.
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This sample weekly program is for acute dementia care. Some people like present calendars 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 people living with dementia.

Download the form and adjust it to suit you. If you have an activity that works well for you I would love to hear about it!

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Brianna 17th Jan 2019 Recreation Coordinator
Hi,
This is great! Do you have any more weekly programs created? I just see October 2012. Would love to use something like this at my facility.
Thanks!
Caz 2nd Sep 2014
Love this weekly programme, anyone have any more samples?? want to make sure I am covering all angles, ideally would like to cover a fortnight with different types of activities...


Kate 11th Feb 2013 leisure&Lifestyle assistant
i've worked in various facilities and i've noticed that most residents in the hostel area and Dementia Specific enjoy helping with domestic activities from making beds, washing and drying dishes, baking - mixing ingredients, hanging and folding washing, folding napkins, help setting up activities etc. They feel needed and a have a sense of self worth.kate
Wendy 16th Sep 2010 Recreational Therapist
I have observed day care residents in Dementia Care respite cottage who are no longer verbal, singing and also following the printed words and thoroughly enjoying themselves. Music WORKS. Wendy N
MARYANN 8th Sep 2010 Diversional Therapist/Lifestyle Manager
hi can someone please send me a copy of their weekley program would luv a few- for ideas its for 6-7 day program for HOSTEL RES.thanks MARYANN
Kellie-Anne 17th Jun 2010 Personal carer Assistant
great program !!
Marina 23rd May 2010 Diversional Therapist I/T
I am in level 3 Dementia, I agree singalong is
a great activity, for the ones that dont sing they
play musical instruments, shakers, bells etc. I've even learned how to play the ukelele, and that certainly livens things up. Marina
Solange 24th May 2010 Lifestyle Co-ordinator
Hi marina, Congratulations on your dedication! Learning the Ukelele
to enliven things up! Well done
Nicola 9th Jun 2018
I'm trying to learn Ukulele too it would be so much easier if I didn't have to keep changing chords! I have to play everything so slowly and you can still spot the changes...
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