Photo albums, family pictures, memory books. A gather of pictures from the persons past can help if any memory is still intact. Most people with late dementia still enjoy the visits of dogs, cats, and other small animal. Recordings of old music Cuddle animals or even a lifelike cuddly baby doll. Video tapes with pleasant sights such as garden, fish tanks and sounds can be soothing.
Ad still derive comfort from touch.
Try giving a hand or body massage. These are just a few ideas that may bring pleasure to those with AD during the holidays and on special occasions. . Best Good Fair Poor Stephanie Zeman has a Masters in Nursing, specializing in long term care and gerontology in since 1961. She has developed Geriatric Education Resources in 1987 to provide educational workshops consultations and support for family caregivers. Although every effort is made to present accurate information, security is imperfect and unintended errors or mischievous material may be present.