Can someone suggest some activities for elderly with dementia?

trudey1580 · Newbie Joined: 25 Aug 2005 Posts: 2

Hello! My grandfather has dementia and it is hard to me to take conversation with him. I do not know how to talk with him, when he loses his memory and cannot remember what happened yesterday. Can you suggest some activities for elderly with dementia which may improve his condition? Thank you!

constancy · Newbie Joined: 21 May 2005 Posts: 1

Hello! As you probably already know dementia is progressive illness. But you can slow this progressive condition. It is recommended to talk with your grandfather, make him laugh, to sing together, show him pictures and talk about past, paint, etc. All of these mentioned activities will help him. hope this helps you!

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Hello my name is Jessica

I have been working with dementia for awhile now. I have done it with my mom for about 10 years now. When talking to your grandfather try to find something that he used to do and turn it in to an activity. Take fishing, you can go down to the dallor store and get a fishing set like you would for a child and pretend you guys are fishing. You can also find a way to have him write down or even draw out how he is feeling. Maybe have him help with something around the house too. You just have to remember what he used to do and how he did things. Sit down and have him tell you about his life and what he used to do. Its alot of fun but it takes a big heart to do so.
If you have any other questions just let me know

thank you
Jessica

Can someone suggest some activities for elderly with dementia?

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