Tag: #dementiaqualityoflife (9 results)
2 Free Activities for Seniors with Dementia ~ Life Sketch & What About?
Due to the current coronavirus pandemic, routines have drastically changed for most of us. Wherever you are, whatever your situation, I hope you are staying healthy, happy and safe. A shout out if you work with people with dementia–in any capacity–THANK YOU!!! Older adults with dementia need our love, support, and dedication right now more than ever. And lots of fun,… read more
Activities for People with Dementia ~ Facts, Jokes, Trivia & Reminiscing
People with dementia don’t do well sitting in front of the boob tube all day. They get bored. Anxiety, depression, and hopelessness can set in. And the risk for agitation, aggression, negative behaviors, and falls increase. Intelligent people prefer intelligent things to occupy their time. Stimulating the brain to think, remember, and learn, and the body to stretch and move… read more
Free Memory Games for Seniors with Dementia ~ Work Those Brain Muscles!
One of the best ways to enhance the quality of life for seniors -with or without dementia- is to step up Brain Power activities. You know, activities like word, number, matching, rhyming, guessing, and music games; the kind of games that improve cognitive processes, encourage healthy social interactions, and more smiles and laughter. As Memory Care Director, I’m always on… read more
Pet Therapy in Dementia ~ Cat Review
Product: Joy For All Companion Pets ~ Cat Price: $109.99 with Free Shipping Cheapest/Best Place to Buy: Amazon.com Size: 9” x 15” x 10”, 2.2 pounds Guarantee: Free Return for new and unused item for any reason My Rating: 9 out of 10 Product Description This robotic feline has some great features: Soft, cuddly, thick. brushable fur Beautiful, bright open… read more
On This Day in History…In The News for People with Dementia
Dementia and TV: Are They Linked? When you were a kid, how many times did your mom or dad tell you “watching too much TV will rot your brain!”?? If you were like me, you didn’t believe it. Funny, it turns out they were right! What Research Tells Us Researchers tells us the human brain is more active when you… read more
Products for People with Dementia: Golden Pup Review
Product: Joy For All Companion Pets Golden Pup Price: $129.99 Cheapest/Best Place to Buy: Amazon.com Size: Approximately 9 inches tall, 8 inches wide, and weighs 4-5 pounds Guarantee: You can return the item for any reason in new and unused condition and get a full refund for zero shipping charges. My Rating: 10 out of 10 As an Amazon… read more
Pets for Alzheimer’s Patients ~ Perfect Petzzz Review
Product: Perfect Petzzz: Golden Retriever Puppy Chocolate Labrador Puppy Black Labrador Puppy Cocker Spaniel Puppy Pug Puppy Toy Poodle Puppy Beagle Puppy Yorkie Puppy Cavalier King Charles Puppy ($49.99) Collie Puppy Shih Tzu Puppy Alaskian Husky Puppy German Shepherd Puppy Border Collie Puppy Tan Chihuahua Puppy Black and White Shorthair Kitten Orange Tabby Kitten Gray Tabby Kitten ($30.34 + shipping)… read more
Gifts for People with Dementia ~ Books, Books, Books!
I believe reading aloud to someone with dementia is essential for their health and happiness, and is probably one of the best cognitive stimulation activities. Individuals with dementia love to hear about real people doing amazing, daring, important, unselfish, heroic things. It’s a daily activity in my book (pun intended :D). There are billions of events in history that we… read more
One of the Best Activities for Dementia Patients ~ Book Club
One of the highlights of my day is reading aloud to my residents. And it must be a highlight for them too, because if I haven’t started moving furniture and pulled out my picture books by mid-morning, someone always wants to know “when will you read to us?” Sofas and recliners are arranged into a large circle. All distractions—music, TV,… read more
