We cover the importance of meaningful and functional occupational therapy interventions to use with your patients affected by dementia.
Montessori activities provide a point of connection for individuals with dementia and their caretakers, family, or friends. These activities promote independence, mutual connection, and a sense of accomplishment that is particularly useful when dealing with the effects of dementia.
People living with dementia can benefit greatly from exposure to soothing and sensory environments.
Tips and ideas for Alzhemiers or Dementia caregivers to do with their loved ones (that are NOT children's toys!) How to keep your loved one amused without treating them like a child. Keeping Your Dementia
Working in occupational therapy and dementia care is such a rewarding area. OTPs can use a variety of tools to help our patients and using puzzles as an
Caregiver created list of dozens of dementia activity ideas.
Everyone responds instinctively to music. A person’s ability to engage in music often remains intact far into the advanced stages of dementia. Music triggers certain networks of the brain that benefit people suffering from difficulties with language, cognition, or motor control.
I am always looking for ideas to shake up my OT treatments and try to get creative with activity tolerance activities, because it is just NOT functional or
Managing Alzheimer and dementia is challenging. A good way to keep your loved one engaged is using simple activities. Keeping your loved one active.
Activities for Dementia Patients. 10 easy activities for Alzheimer’s & Dementia patients. Dementia actitvities for patients.
I am always looking for ideas to shake up my OT treatments and try to get creative with activity tolerance activities, because it is just NOT functional or
Looking for Christmas holiday activities that your loved one with dementia can do? Here is a list of 74+ craft projects to keep them busy.
Tactile, sensory activities for dementia are very important. This article gives you some ideas of activities to stimulate the sense of touch.
Happy OT Month 2016! Four years after initially learning about OT, three years after going through the wildly difficult OT school application process, two years after starting OT school, and just F…
As many of you know, my externship this semester is with adults. Since my week one update, I’ve grown to really enjoy my patients. So so so many of my patients have dementia. I’ve been hearing a lot about making memory & orientation books, but had difficulty finding templates, ideas, and examples online. So of […]
As your residents' dementia progresses, it can be challenging to find appropriate activities that are simple, yet meaningful. Try providing activities that appeal to their five senses. Get more senior activity ideas at notjustbingo.com TODAY!
Working in occupational therapy and dementia care is such a rewarding area. OTPs can use a variety of tools to help our patients and using puzzles as an
Tips and ideas for Alzhemiers or Dementia caregivers to do with their loved ones (that are NOT children's toys!) How to keep your loved one amused without treating them like a child. Keeping Your Dementia
Learn how OTPs should be using both a biomechanical frame of reference & occupation based techniques, to help our patients achieve their optimal outcomes.
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Looking for occupational therapy treatment ideas for men? Here is a list for you!
Looking for free cognitive assessments for your adult patient population? Check out these five free assessments with instructions.
10 whiteboard activity ideas. A compilation of ideas for activities to do on a whiteboard. A versitile tool for anyone working with others.
Playing games in long term care facilities & nursing homes offers clients much more than just entertainment. The impact that playing games has on the health and well-being of individuals has been well documented. Playing games provides an important source of relaxation, socialization and mental stimulation. In this article we cover: Benefits of Playing Games Adapting Games to Match Abilities 20+ Games for People Living with Dementia
Here are the must-have products for dementia caregivers. Caring for someone with Alzheimer's or memory loss is very difficult. These items make it easier.
In OT, you will likely work with patients affected by decreased memory from cognitive impairment. Read on for these top aids and strategies
When you Google "decorating a walker in OT," all sorts of things pop up like: "bedazzling walkers," "pimp my walker," "decorate rollator," etc and WOW are
Finding activities that people living with dementia are able to do and can enjoy is very challenging. The Montessori for dementia method seeks to engage the senses and evoke positive emotions. It involves stimulation of the cognitive, social, and functional skills of each individual. In this article we cover: - Montessori’s Method in Dementia Care - Guiding principles of the Montessori method - How to conduct a Montessori-based Session - How to create activities based on the Montessori approach - Links to suitable Golden Carers activities - Issues that may arise
The clock-drawing test is a straightforward method for identifying early dementia symptoms. The test is explained in this article for your perusal.
Learn how OTPs should be using both a biomechanical frame of reference & occupation based techniques, to help our patients achieve their optimal outcomes.
Sorting and sifting bins are a wonderful staple to include in easy-to-grab areas for caregivers, family members, and residents to enjoy together. In this article we cover: 6 Benefits of Sifting and Sorting Bins Inspiration for Sifting and Sorting Bins Making It Happen Tips for Optimising Sorting Bin Activities
This sample program is for acute Dementia care. Some people like to do it weekly, others monthly. Download the form and adjust it to suit you.
Gentle exercise for the arms as well as an opportunity to socialize! This is a great for game for the elderly which is suitable for people living with dementia.
