Easy family games such as lawn games can be a nice distraction from the stress of dementia. You can try horseshoes, croquet, boccia, cubbs etc. If the season or the functional status of the person demands you to stay inside, look for indoor versions at the toy store for bowling,
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Setting the table can be a both physically and mentally challenging task, when a person has dementia. However, tasks with the right amount of challenge is beneficial to keep mental and physical function. Ask the person to help you, and clearly state what you expect from them. “Can you help
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In the later stages of dementia, when you cannot do the activities you used to, try to communicate through the senses. Some of our strongest memories are triggered by odor. However, the ability to smell decreases as one gets older. Find herbs, spices or other foods with a predominant smell.
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Gathering in front of the TV can be important for social contact and togetherness during progress of the disease. For people with dementia, watching TV alone seems to be less important as a leisure activity, but the closer others are, the more it affects joy in watching. Familiarity with the
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