Martin Luther King Jr. Day

January 20 is Martin Luther King Jr Day! If you're looking for a meaningful activity to do with a person who has dementia, then watch King's historical "I Have a Dream" speech and talk about what life was like during the Civil Rights movement. Pro Tip: People with dementia still have a need to feel purposeful and acts of kindness honor Dr. King's legacy, so enlist your loved one's help in assembling some bags with snacks and travel-sized personal care items that can be given to those experiencing homelessness.  

Hot Tea Month

 January is National Hot Tea Month! If you're looking for a meaningful activity to do with someone who has memory loss, try sampling some hot herbal teas together and deciding on your favorites.  Pro Tip: People with dementia sometimes struggle to get adequate hydration, especially during winter months. Offering interesting beverages may help encourage drinking liquids.

Spa Day

 If you're looking for a meaningful activity to do with someone who has memory loss, treat him or her to an at-home spa day. Make sure the bathroom is warm and inviting, and that you have soft fluffy towels on hand. Follow up with a good lotion and hand/foot massage. Pro Tip: Bathing can be a challenge for people with dementia; making it a special event may reduce resistance to bathing.