50 Activities for those with Alzheimer’s and Dementia
Patients with Alzheimer’s and Dementia are known to withdraw from others and daily activities as their disease progresses. In order for these individuals to stay active in society, it is important that we find activities that they are excited to participate in and so they can use the skills that they still possess. By implementing these activities we are able to help build up their self-esteem and create new memories with loved ones.
50 Activities that are great for those with Alzheimer’s and Dementia:
- Bake cookies
- Clip coupons
- Read out loud
- Assist with house or yard work
- Listen and dance to music
- Help with a scrapbook
- Toss the ball
- Play checkers
- Help hand wash dishes
- Dye eggs
- Take a walk or ride a bike
- Fold towels
- Water plants
- Sing songs
- Bake a cake
- Count change
- Organize drawers
- Sort items by color
- Paint a picture
- Write a letter
- Color in a coloring book
- Make a paper plane
- Sort socks
- Wipe down the counters
- Ran the vacuum cleaner
- Make a salad
- Watch a movie
- Put away the dishes
- Sort the silverware
- Put together a puzzle
- Plant flowers
- Create something with PlayDoh
- Take care of fish
- Make tea or lemonade
- Stack colored cups
- Look at picture books
- Read the daily news
- Decorate a pumpkin
- Write in a journal
- Wash windows
- Drive through the car lot
- Cut out pictures from a magazine and paste them on a whiteboard
- Have a picnic
- String beads
- Keep a journal
- Watch home movies
- Play a matching game
- Decorate cupcakes
- Invite over a calm pet
- Have a conversation and reminisce
As these activities take place, remember that the outcome of them does not matter so do not get frustrated. Be sure to stay upbeat and have fun so that your loved one does not feel stress about the level of their performance. Creating memories and helping your loved one stay engaged with day-to-day activities and their loved ones is the main goal behind the listed activities. Remember, there are so many ways you can get involved in your loved one’s life even if they are suffering from Alzheimer’s or Dementia.
We hope we provided enough information to answer your questions about how to keep your loved one with Alzheimer’s or Dementia active! Always remember that if you don’t feel qualified or able to take care of your loved one, we can help. To learn more about our assisted living, long-term living, or rehabilitation services, be sure to give us a call at (937) 319-8924.
