Walking is a good source of exercise, pleasure, and independence that needs to be supported for as long as possible. It is free, it does not require specialist equipment, and distance and time can be varied to suit everyone. Many people living with dementia are capable of walking to (even
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Do some research into your local facilities. Many museums offer dementia-friendly exhibitions, workshops and guiding. If the venue has not published anything on the topic, it can be helpful to contact them. They can help you adapt experiences to suit better for persons with dementia. Sharing experiences of culture can
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Animals can be great topics of conversation, evoke activity, and provide comfort. Stroking a hairy pet can be calming, and interaction with pets can encourage play and activity. Following a dementia diagnosis is not a good time to introduce a new pet to the household. However, you might know of
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