activities to do with dementia patients

“Activities to Do with Your Parent Who Has Alzheimer’s Dementia” by Judith A. Levy, EdM, OTR

Merrian-Webster defines activity as involving mental function designed to stimulate learning and energy; usually done for pleasure and often involves other people. Think how difficult it is for those diagnosed with cognitive loss to perform purposeful activities such as self-care (bathing, eating, dressing, toileting, etc.) and socialization when the ability to initiate these interactions have been compromised. Dementia…

a non-pharmacological approach to treat psychological and behavioral symptoms of dementia (BPSD)

A Toolkit for Promoting Positive Behavior in Dementia Patients

High Risk of Institutionalization About 5 million Americans have Alzheimer’s Disease and 90% of those are abusive.  This is important because this situation puts these patients at higher risk for institutionalization, greater functional decline, and domestic abuse.  Up to this point, prescribing medication has been the preferred method for managing and controlling the Behavioral and…