For our aging loved ones who struggle with Alzheimer’s or dementia, performing everyday tasks can become challenging. Having fun while doing something they enjoy can help to lessen tension, anxiety, anger, and depression. Even challenging behaviors such as sundowning might be reduced which in turn reduces the need for medicine. Here are five simple and inexpensive activities for seniors with dementia in South Valley, NM to make your loved ones feel productive and successful in an assisted living community.
Fold Towels
To keep your loved ones occupied, try offering them a task that they can feel successful at. Simple household tasks such as asking them to fold the laundry can help them feel a sense of purpose at home. Simply keeping them happily engaged is the main objective. Hand towels work well because they are compact and simple to fold. The important thing is that your loved ones feel satisfied with the activity, regardless of how neat the towels are folded.
Create a Memory Box
A memory box might give your loved ones a sense of connection with their previous occupation and interests. Get any type of box and put items they might have used at work, copies of their photos, unimportant keepsakes, or items from their interests inside.
Design a box, for instance, that serves as a reminder of the former office worker’s career for them. Include things like paper clips, erasers, pencils, paper, junk mail, a calculator, file folders, or notepads. Any job or pastime can use this; just use your creativity to identify materials that are secure enough to handle.
Create a Box of Fun Fabrics
Everyone will find this enjoyable, but those who used to appreciate fabric crafts or sewing will particularly enjoy it. Get a box, and fill it with numerous pieces of various textiles. Try to purchase items with a range of hues and textures, such as lace, silk, felt, velvet, wool, or cotton. Your loved ones might take pleasure in folding, handling, and organizing the fabrics.
Make a DIY Picture Puzzle
Make a printout of your loved one’s favorite family photo or scenic location. You may even print out a picture or image they like, such as a car, or some fruit with bright colors. To create a unique DIY puzzle, laminate the photo and cut it into four or more parts that resemble puzzle pieces.
Cut Pictures from Old Magazines or Calendars
The act of cutting out their favorite photos from vintage periodicals or calendars may be enjoyed by your loved ones. It is recommended to use magazines that are representative of their interests or hobbies. The images might also be pasted into a notebook to make a fun “scrapbook” for people who would appreciate it.
Why Choose Assisted Living at Morada Albuquerque
Does your loved one require additional help with their daily activities? Our Assisted Living community may be the answer to your worries! To meet all of your loved one’s needs, we provide an array of resort-style amenities and exclusive senior living programs that ensures they have an enriching stay. To know more, contact us today!
