Date published: 2024-10-14 Fall is here, the leaves are changing color It’s refreshing to feel the crisp fall air and watch the leaves change color. To celebrate the new season, we’ve rounded up 6 festive activity ideas that you can enjoy with your older adult. They’re all simple, inexpensive, and fun! 6 festive fall activities for seniors 1. Enjoy fall-themed coloring pages…
Loneliness can be particularly profound for seniors living with Alzheimer’s or dementia, as cognitive changes may make social interactions more challenging. Yet personal connections remain vital for emotional well-being. Even when verbal communication becomes difficult, meaningful engagement can significantly improve mood, reduce agitation, and enhance quality of life. This article explores four thoughtful, dementia-friendly strategies to combat loneliness, from sensory-based activities to…
Engaging in meaningful activities can significantly improve the quality of life for people with dementia. Activities provide mental and emotional stimulation, help maintain motor skills, reduce agitation, and foster a sense of accomplishment. However, as dementia progresses, everyday tasks can become challenging. Adapting activities to match your loved one’s abilities ensures they remain enjoyable and fulfilling. In this article, we explore four…
For people living with dementia and their caregivers, social connection can be both joyful and challenging. A memory cafe offers a welcome solution. Safe, engaging spaces where individuals with cognitive changes can enjoy meaningful activities, companionship, and fun without pressure or stigma. These gatherings not only reduce isolation but also celebrate abilities rather than focus on limitations. In this article, we explore…
Coloring isn’t just for kids—it’s a relaxing, creative, and therapeutic activity that seniors love too! Whether you’re looking for a calming pastime for your loved one, a way to spark joyful memories, or a dementia-friendly activity to reduce anxiety, free coloring pages can be the perfect solution. We’ve scoured the internet and curated five of the best printable coloring pages specifically designed…
Enjoy nature from the comfort of home Preventing boredom in seniors is a great way to improve mood, reduce agitation and anxiety, and improve quality of life overall. But finding new activities that your older adult enjoys and is able to participate in can be a constant caregiving challenge. Many people enjoy nature scenes and observing animals in their natural habitat, but…
Reminiscence therapy helps seniors with dementia Reminiscing, or sharing memories from the past, is an enjoyable way to connect with someone with Alzheimer’s disease or dementia. With dementia, people typically lose short-term memory, but are often still able to recall older memories. The goal of reminiscence therapy is to help seniors with dementia feel valued, contented, and peaceful by recalling happy times…
Baby dolls for Alzheimer’s patients are therapeutic A helpful, non-drug way to calm and soothe agitated seniors with Alzheimer’s disease or dementia is to give them a soft, lifelike baby doll to cuddle. These therapy dolls can even be effective in calming someone with severe agitation or other significant behavioral challenges. We explain why therapy dolls can work, share tips for introducing…
Sponsored by Gleam in Your Eye Regularly participating in stimulating activities can help maintain existing cognitive and physical abilities. These activities will also bring joy and encourage social connection. At Gleam in Your Eye, our mission is to encourage positive cognitive stimulation for people with Alzheimer’s. While developing our specialized dementia activity boxes, we found that there are four key considerations when…
As a caregiver, getting outside to enjoy fresh air and sunshine is a great way to feel good. Nature can lift our mood, reduce stress and provide a refreshing change of scenery. While leaving the house with an older adult may require extra planning, the benefits of the outdoors are endless. If you’re ready to enjoy the sunshine with your loved one,…
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