activitys for elderly

How about "name that tune" and play short segments of songs that were popular during their early adult hood or mid life.

Hi Sarah,

I had a look around on the net for you and think this book might be really helpful for you:

Activities for Older People: A Practical Workbook of Art and Craft Projects by Brian W. Banks

Here's some of the blurb from Amazon:

From his wide experience the author has included only the activities that work, or that have proved enjoyable and stimulating, so that you can have every confidence that each activity will bring positive results.

For the carers of people with dementia, this book is a valuable source of information. The author is actively engaged with people who have such a disability, and has included much of his experience in this field with these pages.

This text will become a favourite reference source for all those caring for elderly people with special needs. It will be essential for occupational therapists, physiotherapists, nurses, carers, care home providers and family friends.

Might be worth a look.

Best wishes

Fran

Hi there.

What i have found that works is seated aerobics. we call it sit and be fit! silly as it sounds but by putting on a mid tempo song and getting the people active the results show quickly. Cheers