@dlynng So glad to hear that this is something that resonates and that you intend to do. It certainly is a big part of what I think led my husband to be very happy throughout his life with Alzheimer's. If it helps, I thought in terms of Exercise, Social Engagement, Performing Arts/Museums, Hobbies/Pleasant Inputs. We did not do all of them every day, but three per day was common. The last one is important because it includes the many less demanding but engaging activities. Things like:
- The background music ("cooking music" for while "we" prepared food, 'Start the day music", "Shaving and tooth-brushing music" , etc...). The music service Pandora was my best friend. Over time I set up various playlists so I could bring up the right emotional energy for every situation.
- Audiobooks we listened to together while drinking a cocktail or cocktail.
- Interesting and non-violent documentaries or tv shows.
- watching a slide show picture frame that my brother gave us full of family photos.

This approach ensured that I my life was filled with enjoyable things too, making the many demands of being the caregiver much easier to bear.

All the best. May you experience the same joyfulness we expereinced living with Alzheimer's.