Enjoying a classic romantic comedy on Valentine’s Day is an enjoyable, passive activity that can provide a variety of benefits for seniors diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease...
Flower arranging is an excellent activity for seniors with dementia. It can be done sitting or standing, at a table, at a bedside, or from a wheelchair. It is simple, provides cognitive and sensory stimulation...
Using art as a tool for engagement and creative expression and is one of the most successful activities for seniors living with Alzheimer’s disease. Examining a famous masterpiece...
For a senior living with a memory-loss condition, the items or objects in a memory box can help them reflect on the past and recall people and events...
Male-specific activities are important for men living with Alzheimer’s disease or a related dementia. If given the opportunity, proper resources, and step-by-step direction...
Sensory stimulation activities are designed to arouse one or more of the five senses; sight, hearing, touch, taste, or smell. Photographs, sounds, textures, foods, and scents can evoke positive feelings...
We all want to feel needed. This is no different for Alzheimer’s or dementia patients. Keeping busy stimulates the brains of seniors with dementia while providing a sense of usefulness and accomplishment...
Food provides nourishment for the body and soul. For a senior living with Alzheimer’s disease or dementia, proper nutrition is important to keep the body strong and healthy...
Humor can play an integral role in the life of a person living with a memory-loss condition. By participating in carefully designed activities, humor can enable a person with Alzheimer’s disease to view the world...
Gardening is a wonderful activity for seniors living with Alzheimer’s disease. Consider man’s relationship with nature. We know from a number studies that exposure to the natural world...
Picture books offer seniors living with dementia a visually stimulating, entertaining, and engaging activity. As human beings, we use our sense of sight to connect with the world. Pictures can draw in readers...
Watching a good movie is an enjoyable, passive activity that can provide a variety of benefits for a senior diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease or a related dementia. It may reduce symptoms...
