The person with Alzheimer's - activities

... Activities Activities are the things that we do, including getting dressed, doing chores, and even paying bills. They can represent who we are and what we're about. For the person with Alzheimer's, they can mean the difference between feeling loved and needed and unloved and unnecessary. When planning activities and daily tasks to help the person with Alzheimer's organize the day, think about: The person with Alzheimer's * What skills and abilities does the person have? * What does the person enjoy doing? * Does the person begin activities without direction? * Does the person have physical problems? Your approach * Make the activities part of your daily routine. * Focus on enjoyment, not achievement. * Determine what time of date is best for the activity. * Offer support and supervision. * Be flexible and patient, and stress involvement. * Help the person remain as independent as possible. * Simplify instructions. * Establish a familiar routine. The environment * Make activities safe. * Change your surroundings to encourage activities. *

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