4 Easy Activity Ideas For Middle Stage Dementia

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1- Activities Ideas
2- What to say/do for specific Challenging Behaviors
Thanks for watching! In this video we are going to talk about the 3 situations most people think they need to correct someone with dementia when they really don't have to and one situation where you absolutely should correct someone with dementia.
That way, you can stop wasting so much time fighting with you loved one or client with dementia and have more peace in your home or workplace.
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So the 3 situations when you think you should correct them but don't actually need to are:
1. When they do something strange that is harmless
2. When they say something strange that is harmless
3. When they say something totally wrong but also harmless
1. The first situation is when they do something strange that is harmless.
This could be they wear multiple shirts at the same time carrying a stuffed animal around everywhere insist on eating the same thing every meal.
Basically things that seem weird but don't hurt themselves or anyone else. It is very tempting to correct them for these strange behaviors but constantly correcting them will wear you down and make more dangerous behaviors like striking out be more likely. While it may take some getting used to, even if it's weird, give them some opportunities to choose for themselves.
2. The second situation is when they say something that is strange but harmless
This could be them excitedly telling you they talked to aunt becky who has been dead for years. When they tell you as a matter a fact that kids are playing in the living room when there aren't or that they are taking a vacation to the bahamas next year when you know they can't.
Much like the previous situation, simply saying something like "Wow, that's nice"
or "Cool"
or "Sounds great"
will save yourself and them fights that don't need to happen
3. The third situation is when they say something wrong but harmless
This could be You know, I don't think Neil Armstrong was ever on the moon
or Paris is in England
or Aunt Becky lives in California when she actually lives in New York
While it is so tempting to correct them, your energy levels and the peace in your home will thank you for simply agreeing or nodding your head.
4. The time you should correct someone with dementia is if they are going to do something that is a safety issue
If grandma is walking when she can't actually walk
or when dad insists on. walking the street at night
are good reasons to step in and stop the behavior for their own good.
Tell em again what you just told them
So there you have it, 3 situations when you think you should correct them but don't actually need to are:
1. When they do something strange that is harmless
2. When they say something strange that is harmless
3. When they say something totally wrong but also harmless
and the 1 time you should, when it is a safety issue

[@tonifiero5268]

When my dad asks whether I need any help I try to always say yes. I then delegate some step to him. Even if it feels like it slows me down, it saves time in the long-run because he is occupied and satisfied.

[@theaweavers8576]

My relative likes to prepare and chop vegetables for our meals also beat up mixtures for cakes that we enjoy

[@dementiasuccesspath2239]

That is a great idea!

[@monongahelacats]

I’m a professional caregiver. My client cannot follow even simple directions and I’m at a loss for activities. If I ask her to close the refrigerator door, she hands me an apron, for example. We tried sorting out a portion of her closet. Keep or toss. She couldn’t do it. Perhaps she is more advanced in her illness than I am aware. Can anyone help with ideas?