Activities To Engage Loved One With Dementia

Plan Activities And Routines

Your loved one may have difficulties in performing their usual tasks as dementia progresses, so designing a daily routine is a good way to provide them with some structure. Planning activities they enjoy can be helpful in reducing agitation and improving your loved one’s mood.

How To Start

Before designing a daily routine, consider the following

Their likes, dislikes, strengths, abilities and interests

How your loved one used to plan his or her day

Times of the day when your loved one feels more alert

Ample time for meals, bathing, and dressing your loved one

Practising good sleeping habits by waking up and going to bed at regular timings

Activities to Engage your Loved One

Keep your loved one mentally and physically active with suitable activities, so that they can feel happy and productive. In addition, people respond differently to various activities, so you should try them out and see which works best.

The important thing is to give them an enjoyable experience.

The outcome and product of the activity come second.

Here are some suggested activities to suit a lifestyle coping with dementia: