Leaf Print Craft for seniors living with dementia. These easy-to-create leaf print quotes turn out fabulous! Great for individuals and groups. Looking for an easy craft activity for your senior living with dementia? Give leaf prints a try! We used simple quotes as the center giving us an “adult looking” piece of art as the finished product. My mom (mid-stage…
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DIY Sharpie Mug Craft for Seniors
Make a personalized DIY Sharpie Mug – Alzheimer’s & Dementia Activity This easy, senior-friendly craft is perfect for individuals and groups. Have you seen the cute Sharpie mugs all over Pinterest? Well, it turns out this super simple craft is a fantastic activity for seniors! My mom (stage 5 Alzheimer’s) had a blast with this project. Her mugs turned out…
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DIY Fridge Magnet Craft for Seniors – Dementia Activity
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. The magnets…
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Be on the Lookout for These 12 Early Signs of Alzheimer’s
Are you getting concerned about your elderly parent’s forgetfulness? Does something seem off with their behavior? Recognizing the early signs of Alzheimer’s or other dementia can be tough. It’s hard to know if what you’re seeing is dementia or if it’s just normal aging. Early Signs of Dementia Looking back, I know now my mom’s first signs of Alzheimer’s started…
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Top Dementia Caregiver Tips & Tricks
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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DIY Card Craft for Seniors – Dementia Activity
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 Mason Jar Gifts – Dementia Activity
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
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
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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Gifts for Seniors Living with Dementia
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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