Keep Them Smiling - A Collection of Dementia Friendly Activities (Downloadable PDF)

The Dementia area / Unit at your facility is always going to be a challenge! Each person is different and struggling in their own ‘Lost World’.
There are over 100 types of Dementia so it is impossible to categorize people and their ‘dis-ease’. But there are some fairly general characteristics of the ailment that you will see in most suffers.

Many of these activities are ‘general’ but for many dementia sufferers, the Program will need to be specialized around their likes and abilities. ALL the Activities will work with some of your residents.Individual 1/1 attention is often required and it can interfere with general activities but it is good to involve people in group activities if possible. Encourage, support and reward their efforts. They face a battle that we can only imagine. Be kind always. Help them!!! And make life FUN!!!!! Laugh much!!!!
I HAVE COLLATED THIS 200 PAGE BOOK FROM “Keep Them Smiling” Book Four and others. The ‘A-Z of Dementia Friendly Ideas’, is designed to help you navigate your way to understanding and supporting those who suffer with this debilitating Disease. THESE IDEAS ARE ALL TRIED AND TESTED AND WILL WORK WITH MANY OF YOUR RESIDENTS. HOPE YOU HAVE SOME FUN TRYING THEM OUT! ALL THE BEST!