Finding meaning and connection in small moments can go a long way toward making the journey through memory loss a little less painful.
National Kreme-Filled Donut Day is September 14! If you're looking for a meaningful activity to do with someone who has memory loss, then try taking a trip to the donut shop for a sweet treat! Pro Tip: Sights, smells, and sounds can elicit memories. Try to incorporate as much sensory-stimulating activity into your loved one's day as possible.
Labor Day is September 1! If you're looking for a meaningful activity to do with someone who has dementia, play "Guess the Tool"- present your loved one with various tools of the trade and have them guess the occupation that would use it. Pro Tip: Engage your loved one in conversation about the jobs they had and the kind of work they did.
August is American Artists Month! If you're looking for a meaningful activity to do with someone who has dementia, then check out some books from the library on American artists such as Norman Rockwell, Ansel Adams, Grandma Moses, Andy Warhol, Georgia O'Keefe, and others! Pro Tip: Books with large pictures on interesting topics such as coffee table books can be a good way to distract and redirect away from agitated and repetitive behaviors.Â
