Routine activities can often become difficult for senior loved ones with dementia and Alzheimer’s conditions. However, they do need a sense of fulfillment in their lives. That’s why fun and productive activities are so essential for their well-being.
Also, engaging in such activities can reduce their stress, improve their mental and physical well-being, and make them happy.
Here are some simple and fun activities for senior loved ones with dementia:
Threading Pasta With String Or Yarn
You can get some dry pasta in a bowl and some thick yarn strings. You can prepare the end of the string by taping it up for 2-3 inches. This will stiffen the point like a needle for your senior loved one. They can now thread the paste into the thread and feel productive.
Untie The Knots
You can buy a rope with medium thickness from your nearest Walmart, Tesco, or local hardware store. Then loosely tie some knots and ask your elderly loved one to help you untie them.
Create A Memory Box For Them
If you’re trying to help your loved one reconnect with their forgotten favorite memories, you can create a memory box for them. It’ll encourage them to take a trip down memory lane. You can get any kind of box and fill it with things they would have used at their work, some memorable photographs, non-important keepsakes, and cute objects from their hobbies.
The best part about this fun activity is customization. You can present them with this customized box and ask them about each object and what they can remember. And maybe they’ll be able to tell you stories about their lives and reconnect with their past.
Try Folding Towels Or Laundry
You can ask your senior loved one to help you fold the laundry. This can help them feel happy that they’re contributing to the household. The entire idea is to make them comfotable and help them be productive throughout the day. You can give them smaller articles of clothing like hand towels and T-shirts as they’re easier to fold.
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