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Sunday, 27 September 2015

Tips On How To Choose The Best Activities Or Games For Dementia Patients

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By Della Monroe


There are so many types of caregiver in a state and one is caregivers for dementia patients. Most of these caregivers often feel like their job is all about responsibility because they no longer enjoy so many things. They dont even have time to participate in some perky and fun activities as these could boost their spirits as well as the spirits of their patients.

But choosing what type of activity could probably give you a headache. This is because you have to choose a good activity or games for dementia patients alone. Yes, you have to give a fun filled game where it also helps the patients to better their condition. Aside from that, they give their patient a good means to burn energy which helps them sleep better at night.

Yes, dementia patients could no longer pursue all their interests actively. Even by learning new things or skills is hard for them. But if they are just properly guided, given the good materials, and instructions these people can really enjoy in participating in these activities. Also, giving them a chance to express themselves through arts, music, or any other medium can help them lessen their behavioral problems.

One tip in choosing for a good activity is to know what is it that your loved one enjoyed before getting the dementia symptoms. Most of the time, they continue doing what they loved doing. All of these activities need to be reformed so your loved one could still do it in accordance with his condition.

You just might recall she often does several outdoor trips which always include the mountains. You have recalled how happy she is when she tells you all her mountain climbing stories especially the part where she sleeps under the starts. Though she has this condition, she can still enjoy these things by giving her short hikes in the park near your house.

Dont forget to use your creativity as this will help you in coming up of a good idea for the activities the two of you could have fun together. Use all the creative juices your brain is producing. If he fell in love with photography, you could always show to him all his photographs or several photos of him with the whole family. Also, let him touch his beloved camera and allow him to take some good shots again.

There are also times where they became childlike because of their condition. For you to fill her day with a great activity, give her some good for children activities. Let her have the finger paint, giver her jacks so she could happily play the jack and stone game. You can also give hers some hikes in the park or push her as she sits on the swing.

These patients may not remember what they ate for breakfast but they can always remember the good old events that have happened to him several years ago. You can tell him his great story or let them tell it to you by asking questions. You could even work on a scrapbook with him until it gets finished.

There are so many great ideas to come up for a very good activity for your loved one. You just have to let her feel productive in the family and in the society. Just by allowing them to pair some socks, fold the laundry, allow her to scoop her own ice cream, and many more can be possible. Gradually, you will see how joyful she is with her life.




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