Top ways to stimulate your mind even if you have dementia
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I am making this page about mind stimulating activities and dementia because keeping your mind active is a great way not to develop this mind robbing disease. Even if you already have dementia, keeping your mind active will slow down the progression of dementia.
My story
As a certified dementia practitioner, I have seen first hand how those that engage in mind stimulating activites are happier, healthier, and decline slower.
Mind stimulating activities are somewhat different for everyone. The best activities are those that challenge your brain in some way. Thus if you are good in one area, try something different to "stretch" your brain.
This is trickier if someone already has dementia beacuse his/her mind is impaired. In this case using a person's strenghts is best because you want the encounter to be successful and failure free so he/she will want to participate.
Also contrary to popular belief, persons with dementia can learn however it takes a lot of repititation and encouragement.
One thing just about everyone with dementia likes is babies. That is why relating activities to babies and vise versa works so well
Mind stimulating activities are somewhat different for everyone. The best activities are those that challenge your brain in some way. Thus if you are good in one area, try something different to "stretch" your brain.
This is trickier if someone already has dementia beacuse his/her mind is impaired. In this case using a person's strenghts is best because you want the encounter to be successful and failure free so he/she will want to participate.
Also contrary to popular belief, persons with dementia can learn however it takes a lot of repititation and encouragement.
One thing just about everyone with dementia likes is babies. That is why relating activities to babies and vise versa works so well
A few books about dementia and mind stimulating activities
You can also purchase flash cards which have a large colorful baby picture on the front and activity ideas on the back. This is good for those who like to hold things or for group activities
Have you suffered from this, too?
I think if a dementia person is not safe at home and the caregiver cannot get the support she/he needs to properly care for this person with dementia, a nursing home placement is best. Also if the healthof the caregiver is impacted, then nursing home placement may be a good idea.
Remember, you can have a tremendous amount of input into your loved ones care. You can spend the whole day there if you so choose. So do not be a martyr. AND do not make a promise that you will NEVER place a loved one in a nursing home
Should a loved one live at a nursing home?
Yes
No
This stuff might help you out
This book suggest super mind stimulating activities that a caregiver or healthcare professional can do with persons who have dementia. that involve babies There are a top notch suggestions on how to interact with those who have dementia as well as great resource lists.Those with dementia will want to look at this book again and again
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