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Saturday, 18 July 2015

Reasons To Engage Activities For People With Dementia

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By Phyllis Schroeder


Any condition that affects brain cells does a greater damage to the victim than some of the health conditions that many people fear. What many people know is that brain cells develop health problems such as memory loss due to age. However, it is crucial to know that other factors and physical experiences such as accidents can cause dementia. Instead of seeing victims of this condition as a burden to you, you should look for any of the activities for people with dementia to engage them.

When you do some things together with these victims, they do not degrade their conditions as they would if you never interacted with them in any way. Help them to shop for their toothpaste and toothbrush from the shops they like. You can also help them know the right brushing method to use to avoid damaging their gum and other mouth parts. You can also choose the attire you will put on for them.

If people suffering from this condition were to be allowed to live without assistance, they would take meals when it is too late or even forget to prepare them. Brain requires enough nutrients for it to work effectively and be free from common infections. This suggests that you should choose the right fruits, vegetables, cereals and drinks for them. Help them prepare or cook balanced food that would be helpful to their body.

Be on the lead to involve them in some of the social affairs that you know. If you want to go out for coffee, do not go alone, but involve them in this activity. They actually feel they belong and that others are happy about them. You may also involve them to your dialogues and debates just to keep them participating and active. Take any response they give back positively since this is what they are looking for.

Although you may not find anything unique in going to church, these victims would find everything about it interesting. They would love meeting new friends in your church and share life experiences. They would also feel good when they join others to sing sweet hymn songs and choruses. Anything of this sort that would stimulate happiness in their body systems is what they need to recover quickly.

It is also important to involve these individuals in artistic affairs. These activities enhance their creativity. Look for the best music and listen together with them or even engage them to painting and coloring sessions. You may also involve them in playing musical instruments such as piano and trumpets. By so doing, you divert their attention from the medical condition that is oppressing them.

Do not deny them the chance to participate in any academic activity. Mind stimulation is what they need to think better and remember what they should remember. If there is a puzzle for them to fill, help them do so and also help them to write different books and scripts.

Lastly, allow them to help you do some of the household tasks that are simple for them. Let them help you sort out clean clothes from the dirty one. You may also involve them in the shoe polishing sessions, carpet laying or sofa covering.




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