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                                        with dementia

                              

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Spring has sprung!  This season offers many opportunities to engage someone with memory loss, with some specific ideas below.  Also, I want to share the great opportunity I had to speak to Leeza Gibbons, a dementia advocate, former caregiver, and tv personality, about adapting activities for people with dementia.  The video is filled with great tips and ideas. Last, please consider filling out our quick survey to help us develop products that meet your needs.  Complete the survey and receive a free The Heart Does Not Forget bookmark!

Monica 

Adapting Activities Conversation with Leeza 
     
MindStart owner and occupational therapist, Monica, joined Leeza Gibbons, famed tv personality in a Conversations in Caregiving about adapting activities for Alzheimer's. The discussion includes:
  • Solutions for the person who is reluctant to do things,
  • How to adapt activities for the different stages of dementia
  • Different methods of adapting activities.  
    Video on adapting activities 
Spring Activities Bring Joy for Dementia   
  Spring Grass project
The scents and scenes of Spring give many opportunities for engaging and stimulating the mind, body, and soul of people with dementia.  From using blooming flowers for a craft, to talking about animal babies, to baking a cinnamon roll "flowerette"  the ideas for spring activities are many and adaptable to all stages of dementia.


Until next time....stay active, stay engaged!

Monica Heltemes
MindStart owner