Sifting and Sorting Bins for Dementia Care

Sifting and Sorting Bins for Dementia Care

User Profile By Haley Burress   United States

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Sorting and sifting bins are a wonderful staple to include in easy-to-grab areas for caregivers, family members, and residents to enjoy together. Here are inspiration and instruction to get you started.

Sorting and sifting bins are a wonderful staple to include in easy-to-grab areas for caregivers, family members, and residents to enjoy together.

In this article we cover:

  • Benefits of Sifting and Sorting Bins
  • Inspiration for Sifting and Sorting Bins
  • Making It Happen
  • Tips for Optimising Sorting Bin Activities

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Brenda 21st Oct 2019 Volunteer
What a great idea! I'm definitely going to try this at our Memory Support Unit.
Talita 28th Oct 2019
This is great to hear Brenda - we'd love to hear how it goes!
Kerri 8th Oct 2019 Activities officer
We have Montessori themed boxes for our residents to use when diversion required. This is such a wonderful idea to run along side. Even a basket of washing to fold. Thank you
Talita 14th Oct 2019
Thanks so much for your feedback Kerri!
simonne 7th Feb 2020 Services Coordinator
What are the themed boxes please?
Susan 8th Oct 2019 Activity Director
Thanks for this idea Haley
Haley 7th Oct 2019 Recreation Therapist And Writer
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