Alzheimer’s Care uses healthy activities to support your loved ones.
If your loved one has been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s, it can seem like something that is terrifying. Yet, something adult children need to know is that with the right care, your mom or dad can thrive at home and be happy until they pass on.
Alzheimer’s care is a unique type of care that allows your mom or dad to live the way they want but also helps keep them busy, safe, and as healthy as possible. If you need to keep your parents busy or find activities for them, here are some ideas and ways Alzheimer’s care can help a senior.
Coloring
Your loved one may need to keep their hands busy and their mind focused on something. Sometimes Alzheimer’s can be really frustrating for your senior loved one, especially when it is in the early stages. They may start to realize they are forgetting things, and this can be scary and frustrating. They may try to figure out what they are forgetting, and these thoughts can be obsessive and destructive. If you find that your senior is having a hard time getting rid of these thoughts, it is time to find something they can focus on that they know how to do.
Many seniors can find adult coloring books, and this can help them shift their focus. If your elderly mom or dad is in one of the later stages of Alzheimer’s, they may not know they have this progressive disease, but they may also not be able to do everything they used to, or they may be unable to communicate things anymore.
You or a Alzheimer’s care aide can gain a lot of insight by what a senior chooses to color and what pictures they choose. It’s a way to communicate without using words, and as this disease progresses, finding those small ways to see how someone is feeling is going to be crucial to their care.
Soft Music
Heavy rock or pop might be a bit too overstimulating for a senior, but nice soft music can help set a positive tone and help your loved one relax. Some seniors will still know how to play an instrument, so if you are looking for other ways to understand how someone is feeling, let them play! This can be a great way to understand how someone is doing without words.
Play their favorite songs. Even if they have Dementia or Alzheimer’s a memory may spark during a song and it can make them so happy.
Sitting Outside
One of the best things any senior can do is get outside. Unfortunately, not all seniors with this disease can walk, and most will need support from you or Alzheimer’s care. However, by encouraging your loved one to sit outside and enjoy the sun, they are getting outside time and vitamins and minerals from the sun.
This is so important for all seniors, but it can feel especially good for seniors with this disease. Your loved one can get outside, and it could boost their mood. All seniors have good and bad days, but it can feel more drastic with those suffering from Alzheimer’s.
If you or an aging loved-one is considering Alzheimer’s Care in Manhasset, NY, please contact the caring staff at Brookville Homecare today. 516-802-7722