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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!
Yes this is a challenging group to work with
Perhaps you can look at other sample calendars
https://www.goldencarers.com/sample-activities-calendars/3881/
One or two of mine is in this group and what I did it is not put a specific time but rather early morning late morning early afternoon etc.
That way you’re not held to a specific time
Oh I like music activities because most people with dementia can still sing in fact they may not speak but they can sing
https://www.goldencarers.com/how-to-plan-music-activities-for-dementia-care/3192/
Also I’d like to play table balls and other balloon activities but make them really simple
https://www.goldencarers.com/20-practical-activities-for-people-living-with-alzheimers-disease/3778/
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