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DIY Greeting Cards Dementia Activity

DIY Card Craft for Seniors – Dementia Activity

Alzheimer's Activities

Printable DIY card activity adapted for seniors living with dementia. This easy, senior-friendly DIY card activity is perfect for individuals and groups. Super simple materials list. You probably have this stuff at home. Just print for an on-demand dementia activity. You’re never too old to make and give greeting cards, and with a little simplification and adaption, this made a…
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Hot Mocha Gift Craft

Hot Mocha Mason Jar Gifts – Dementia Activity

Alzheimer's Activities

These easy to assemble homemade hot mocha mason jar gifts make a great activity for seniors living with early to mid-stage dementia.   Mom loves crafts with a purpose, and gift crafts are her absolute favorite!  These were our first mason jar gifts, but they won’t be our last. Such an easy and engaging activity! We set up a little…
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How to Get Someone with Dementia to Wear a Face Mask

Caregiver Corner

Try these tips to make face mask-wearing more comfortable for seniors living with dementia. This page contains affiliate links (which means if you make a purchase after clicking a link I will earn a small commission but it won’t cost you a penny more). I only share things I love and would recommend to my best friend.  Click here to read…
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Christmas Countdown Activity List Grandma will Love

Alzheimer's Activities

24 Days of Christmas themed activities for seniors living with Alzheimer’s. This Christmas countdown is fun for the whole family and easy enough for grandparents with early to mid-stage dementia to participate.  Get your loved one with dementia in the holiday spirit!  I created this Christmas countdown with activities my mom, who is mid-stage Alzheimer’s, enjoys. There’s a mix of…
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Wrapped gifts for seniors living with dementia

Gifts for Seniors Living with Dementia

Caregiver Corner· Featured

Gift shopping for parents or grandparents with dementia can be tough! The task of finding something they will love and actually use is a tall order. I surveyed dementia caregivers and asked them for their best gift ideas for Grandma and Grandpa. Caregivers working in residential care settings and those caring for a loved one at home participated in the…
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DIY Fridge Magnet Craft

DIY Fridge Magnet Craft for Seniors – Dementia Activity

Alzheimer's Activities

DIY Fridge Magnet Craft made easy for seniors living with dementia. These easy to make refrigerator magnets make a great senior craft! Perfect for individuals and groups.  This popular craft is one of the easiest senior activities I’ve done with Mom. With just a couple of small adaptions to make this craft dementia-friendly you really can’t mess this one up….
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Woman with dementia - dementia caregiver tips

Top Dementia Caregiver Tips & Tricks

Caregiver Corner

Tips from dementia caregivers on bathtime, meals, hydration, toileting, and more.  Caring for my mom with Alzheimer’s definitely ranks as one of the hardest things I’ve done. And it keeps getting harder. With her cognitive and physical abilities declining, the caregiver time commitment keeps increasing. That means carving more and more time out of my already overbooked life. It can…
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Winter coloring page dementia activity

Easy Winter Coloring Pages for Seniors Living with Dementia

Alzheimer's Activities

Artist-created, simplified holiday and winter coloring pages perfect for seniors living with dementia. Caregiver life is stressful, but I think the holidays seem to magnify it. Between trying to Get your mom(or dad – or both) to all their doctor appointments. (Is it just me or are there more dr visits these last 2 months of the year? 🤷🏻‍♀️) Shop…
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Christmas Carol Matching Game Dementia Activity

Christmas Carol Matching Game Printable for Seniors

Alzheimer's Activities

Make a Christmas Carol Matching Game for seniors and Alzheimer’s/dementia patients! UPDATED    My mom, who has Alzheimer’s, loves music! And even though she has trouble remembering just about everything, lyrics to familiar songs are the exception. Singing along to oldies is one of her favorite activities. The Mayo Clinic says music can help relieve stress, anxiety, and agitation in Alzheimer’s…
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Christmas Word Search Dementia Activity

Christmas Word Search Printable for Seniors

Alzheimer's Activities

Christmas Word Search Printable created with seniors in mind! Large print and the words are easy to find! UPDATED!  Mom loved the Halloween Word Search so much I created one for Christmas! All of the words in my word searches run in a readable direction. (Nothing going backward!) The print is large (huge, actually), with the word list on a…
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