(Tip # 15)
We encourage our residents to keep their minds as active as possible to help maintain as much memory, reasoning and processing skills as possible. For folks who love to read, we provide a variety of materials, as well as guidance when needed. Other popular mind exercising activities include puzzles, memory games, arts and crafts, board games, writing, singing and playing musical instruments.
Exercise The Mind
Contributed By: Executive Director Maria
We encourage our residents to keep their minds as active as possible to help maintain as much memory, reasoning and processing skills as possible. For folks who love to read, we provide a variety of materials, as well as guidance when needed. Other popular mind exercising activities include puzzles, memory games, arts and crafts, board games, writing, singing and playing musical instruments.
Sharing Our Experience
Our caregivers help their residents successfully deal with physical, mental, social and emotional challenges on a regular basis. At the same time, they also strive to help each senior to maintain their personal dignity. Here they share some of their experiences with the hope of aiding family members who are caring for an elderly loved one.
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- Exercise The Mind
(Now appearing at left.) - Read The Newspaper, It's Exercise
- Put Socks To Work
- Use Technology To See Family
- Dominoes Deliver Personal Benefits
- Doing Chores Is Good Therapy
- Jenga With A Purpose
- Dolls Therapy Can Be Calming
- Look For Personal Comfort Zones
- Games Can Be Mind Exercises
- Have A Plan To Hydrate
- Make Communication Easier
- Help Person Prepare For Help
- Listen & Validate What Is True
- Create A Focus That Calms
More Caregiver Tips
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Note: These tips are for information purposes. When faced with health and safety issues, we strongly recommend that you seek the care and guidance of a licensed health professional.
