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How to maintain feeling respected, worthy and needed?
Caregivers: Dementia | Last Active: Jan 29, 2024 | Replies (29)Comment receiving replies
Yes, there are many activities available. The challenge is finding the one that holds interest to the dementia person.
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With a dementia patient, it's not about interest as much as memory. The person might forget or see something else and then switch his/her mind again. Taking care of a dementia patient is the most difficult job in the world, I think! You are trying to help someone whose brain is diseased.
What I did with my husband was I ordered books that had activities. And I tried to them with him.
What is your objective? There is also "daycare" for dementia patients. You can contact your hospital or rehab center for suggestions or even google dementia daycare for your area.
I'm not sure if you want her/him to have more stimulation or if you need more information on what to do. If you google dementia check out what organizations.