Have you ever thought to yourself, I need to find a craft for my seniors. Then think, it needs to be age appropriate. It needs to be exciting. And the list goes on in your head, wondering what will gain attendance in your senior center or council on aging.
Look no further. I have a few suggestions for you…
Get your person with Alzheimer's painting. This might be for the first time or a reigniting of their former painting skills. Expect a walkthrough of preparing and participating in a watercoloring experience for you and someone with cognitive challenges.
Stages only put people living with dementia in a tighter box. It might provide us relief to know they fall somewhere, but what about all the capabilities they still, that don’t fit in that box? What happens to them?
Choices help us feel like we are a part of the decision-making process. When someone is living with dementia, it’s common to think you as the care provider need to do everything for them.