By Della Monroe


There are a lot of caregiver types in the state and one of it is the caregivers to dementia patients. But some caregivers feel like their work just all became a responsibility since they no longer have enough time to participate in any fun and perky activities. These activities dont just boosts the spirits of the caregivers but as well as the spirits of recipients.

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.

It is true that dementia patients cannot pursue their interests actively. Just by even learning several new skills and things, it is already difficult for them. But only if they are guided properly, given very great activity materials, or instructions they will participate and enjoy to all the activities. By allowing them to express themselves by means of music, arts, or other medium also helps them in lessening their acquired behavioral problems.

One of the so many tips in selecting a very good activity is by knowing the things your loved one enjoyed doing before she got the dementia. Mostly, these people continue doing the things they loved. But caregivers should also spend some time in reforming such activities in accordance to the needs of her condition.

You might remembered he always loves to go on trips where mountains are associated. You would remember him telling you how great his climb was and have slept in a cliff beneath the vast sparkling sky. Although he has this condition, he could still enjoy by simply giving him short hikes in the park or anywhere near his home.

Dont forget to use your creativity as this will help you in coming up of a good idea for the activities the two of you could have fun together. Use all the creative juices your brain is producing. If he fell in love with photography, you could always show to him all his photographs or several photos of him with the whole family. Also, let him touch his beloved camera and allow him to take some good shots again.

There are also times where they became childlike because of their condition. For you to fill her day with a great activity, give her some good for children activities. Let her have the finger paint, giver her jacks so she could happily play the jack and stone game. You can also give hers some hikes in the park or push her as she sits on the swing.

Yes, patients can literally forget the food they ate for breakfast but they cannot also forget the good old memorable memories in their life. Tell him all of his great stories or let him narrate it to you by asking some questions. If possible, make a scrapbook for him and let him help you in the making process.

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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