alzheimersideas
Living in Danvers, MA
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On AC since: 07.27.07
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author of Adorable Photographs of Our Baby, Meaningful Mind Stimulating, Activities and More for the Memory Challenged, Their Loved Ones
and Involved Professionals, activity director and dementia care professional
author of Adorable Photographs of Our Baby, Meaningful Mind Stimulating, Activities and More for the Memory Challenged, Their Loved Ones
and Involved Professionals, activity director and dementia care professional
Education/Experience:
BS degree Universityof Wisconsin-Milwaukee, Certified Occupational Assistant(COTA)
BS degree Universityof Wisconsin-Milwaukee, Certified Occupational Assistant(COTA)
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Here is an activity that is easy to do and can be done anytime. It makes all who are in the group feel good and give them a sense of belonging. It is an ideal activity for those with mild - moderate dementia as well as for other long term care residents.
By alzheimersideas | Published 11/12/2008
People with mild Alzheimer's disease or those who are in the early stages certainly have the right to vote. They can read about the candidates in the newspaper and watch TV to further learn about the people running and the issues at hand.
By alzheimersideas | Published 10/24/2008
Here is an activity that can be done anytime with a loved one or client with dementia. It can be adapted and modified easily, needs very few props and it incorporates music and trivia.
By alzheimersideas | Published 10/21/2008
There are many October activities that can be done that are mind stimulating and fun . The activities are appropriate for people with Alzheimer's disease, related dementias and others needing care, living at home or in long term care. Read this article to see what they are.
By alzheimersideas | Published 10/11/2008
There are many mid fall activities that can be done that are fun and mind stimulating. The activities are appropriate for people with Alzheimer's disease, related dementias and others needing care living at home or in long term care. Read this article to see what they are.
By alzheimersideas | Published 9/24/2008
Fall is almost here. Learn what fall activity ideas and thought provoking questions are ideal to use with those who have Alzheimer's disease and other dementias. Find out why it is so important to stimulate the minds of these folks.
By alzheimersideas | Published 9/20/2008
Described is an activity that is simple to do and will appeal to a wide, dementia and long-term care resident audience. It can easily be adapted for use on other occasions as well.
By alzheimersideas | Published 9/18/2008
Valentine's Day is the perfect opportunity to engage in things that are not only enjoyable but also beneficial to a person with Alzheimer's disease or a related dementia. See what these things are.
By alzheimersideas | Published 2/6/2008
The book,Adorable Photographs of Our Baby-Meaningful,Mind-Stimulating Activities and More for those with Dementia, has given them a brighter day.and a reason to smile. However,in addition to sharing this book there are other strategies to make a dementia person's day happier
By alzheimersideas | Published 11/20/2007
It is everyone's duty to embrace World Alzheimer's Day, because there is no time to lose when fighting the battle of preventing dementia. There are things you can do to help no matter who you are or what your situation is.
By alzheimersideas | Published 9/26/2007
Five million Americans have dementia. A good number of them are Jewish. What can family members do to make someone with dementia feel good this Rosh Hashanah?
By alzheimersideas | Published 9/17/2007
Folks with dementia love children, especially babies. Take advantage of Grandparent's day to allow these two groups of people to connect. Kids make most people smile especially those with dementia
By alzheimersideas | Published 9/7/2007
Because over 5 million Americans have been diagnosed with dementia, there are approximately 10 million caregivers attending to them. This is a hard job. Honor them this Labor Day for all the difficult work they do
By alzheimersideas | Published 9/4/2007
Today over 1.6 million Americans call a nursing home their home. Although there seems to be a stigma associated with placing a loved one in a nursing home, they really are the right place for many disabled people. Here are some wonderful aspects of a nursing home life.
By alzheimersideas | Published 8/27/2007
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