Since the Christmas season is chalk full of sensory delights, this is the perfect time to take advantage of anything that could stir up memories in your loved one.
Tag: activity
Activity ideas to help when your loved-one is bored or fidgety
Once you begin to look, you will discover a whole world of items designed to help give loved ones’ fingers something to do and perhaps reduce periods of agitation.
Joy has the ‘Wright’ idea
Joy operates on the principle that when she sees a need, she tries to fill it – not wait for someone else to come along. Well, she certainly filled a need at Recycle the Warmth – coming early and staying late.
Are you a Caregiver? Do you know one?
Remember, you can’t do it all whether you are the caregiver or friend. Sometimes the best help may be a welcome visit that provides a temporary distraction.
Avid hiker explored the world and now captures local history
Gene usually has several history projects going at the same time. He said, “I enjoy the research and try to fit the puzzle together . You’re always missing pieces, but you do the best you can to fit the pieces together.”
Voice lessons
I gave my friend some advice that I have been finding myself saying over and over: If it is at all possible, record your loved one’s voice while you still have the opportunity.
Memories and memorials may help prevent dementia
Whether physically, or virtually, try to take a trip or two down memory lane to enjoy a journey of a lifetime.
Swimming through life
I believe that they added to her quality of life and general well-being. If swimming or walking are options at all, they may be worth exploring.
The “Piano Man” keeps rolling
John is a quiet soul, who prefers to stay in the background – usually at a piano and let his music do the talking.
