Thursday 24 September 2015

Activities And Games For Dementia Patients And Ways In Picking The Best Ones

By Della Monroe


There are many kinds of caregivers within a state, one is the caregivers for the dementia patients. Most caregivers feel their occupation is just about responsibility due to the fact that they do not enjoy many things. They do not have time to enjoy several perky and fun activities that can really uplift their spirits and the spirits of their beloved patients.

But selecting the type of activity that can give the two of you fun sure is a headache at time. Yes, because you just dont pick any activities or games for dementia patients easily. You need to give them ultimately fun games which also better their condition. Also, they gave their patients good energy burner which could help them have a good night sleep.

Well, it is really true that dementia patients no longer actively pursue all of their interests or just by even learning a new skill. But with proper guidance from their caregivers, good activity materials, and instructions they can truly participate and enjoy themselves in the end of the day. There are even times that by letting them express themselves by any medium, including art and music, their behavioral problems lessened.

One tip in picking the right activity is by identifying the all the things your beloved enjoyed so much before the dementia came to her. Often, they continue doing all the activities they loved doing. But caregivers need to reform such activities to be fit with the need of his condition.

You just might recall she often does several outdoor trips which always include the mountains. You have recalled how happy she is when she tells you all her mountain climbing stories especially the part where she sleeps under the starts. Though she has this condition, she can still enjoy these things by giving her short hikes in the park near your house.

You should also be creative. You cannot think of a good activity reformation for him if you dont use your creative juices. With your creativity, you can really think of a great idea. If your loved one was into photography, you may show to him his photographs or the photographs of himself together with you or your entire family. You could even give him his camera and let him take a few shots with your guidance.

Sometimes, patients became childlike due to the condition they are suffering from. In order to fill the bored times of his day, fill it with several children activities. Let him enjoy the finger paint, jacks or marbles to play. You may bring him to the park, give him hikes, or push him in the swings.

Well, these patients might forget the meal they have for breakfast but they cant forget all the good memories that happened in her life. Start by telling her great story or start by asking questions which will push her to tell her own story. The two of you can even make scrapbook.

If you are going to choose the best activities for your loved one, you can think of a lot. All you need to do is let him feel he is a productive member of the family and into the society. So even by letting him fold the laundry, pair socks, scooping ice cream, and a lot more could be perfectly done even under his condition. Little by little, you will see him enjoying his life.




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