Keep them

involved without ALZHEIMER’S

making them
frustrated. ACTIVITIES
 ALIVE INSIDE – A STORY
OF MUSIC & MEMORY

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 WHY ARE ACTIVITIES
IMPORTANT?
Stimulate the mind
Engage the spirit
Unleash creativity
Bring back memories
Provide pleasure
Provide exercise
Promote self-esteem….usefulness
Maintain social skills
https://youtu.be/OWheW1MR4Q8
(5:49) Page 422-423
 THERAPEUTIC….
WHAT DOES IT MEAN?
• Ther – a – peu – tic:
• of or relating to the treatment
of disease or disorders by
remedial agents or methods <a
therapeutic rather than a
diagnostic specialty>
• providing or assisting in a cure
 THERAPEUTIC VALUE…

How does therapeutic value fit in to Alzheimer’s Activities?

Who goes to THERAPY?

Is therapy always working towards cure?

Remember our saying…..If you don’t _______ it; you _________

do it!
 GROUP WORK
• Review the helpful information listed here on the ALZ
Association website – then do the activity below!

• https://www.alz.org/help-support/caregiving/daily-
care/activities

• Split into groups and see who can produce the most
activities for AD residents in any stage!

• Compare to a list in a few slides!

 ACTIVITY TIPS, TRICKS &
IDEAS
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VoJl9-MxXqY

Activity Tips (2:01)

https://youtu.be/FyqfswPCKeQ (4:52)

Dance Therapy

https://youtu.be/7Ek04qjT-xQ (15:15)

Meaningful Activities

https://youtu.be/RsWsh6ONZ8w (5:35)

“brainy day”
 50 ACTIVITY
https://www.alz.or
g/help-
IDEAS
support/resources/
kids-teens/50-
activities
DID YOU GET
THEM ALL?
 WHAT STAGE ARE THESE
APPROPRIATE FOR?

Card Photo Folding

Singing Dancing
Playing Album Clothes

Sorting Holding Therapy Brushing

Painting
Papers Dolls Dog Hair

Reading Fresh
Scent
Aloud Air/Sunlight
 STAGE APPROPRIATE
ACTIVITIES
Early to Middle Stage:
 Play card games/do puzzles
 Organize a photo album/talk
about when photos were
taken
 Let them help with chores ex:
remove linen from closet and
replace
 Have a sing-along
 Make the bed
(everyday)…routine is
important
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under CC BY-NC-ND.

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 STAGE APPROPRIATE
ACTIVITIES
• Middle Stage
• Sort cards by color
• Look at photo
• Talk about the people in the
photos
• Fold clothes, towels, blankets
• Play old music
• Encourage clapping
• Watch old movies
 LATE STAGE
Stuffed Animals

Pet Therapy
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Photo Albums

Massage – Hold Hands

Brush Hair – Nail Care

Music

Fresh Air – Sunshine

Reading

Sports – Movies – Gentle Background Noise

REMINISCING
IS ALWAYS
GOOD….
 NURSING ASSISTANT ROLE
IN ACTIVITIES

Encourage Encourage residents to participate as they are able.

Create Be creative, flexible, and (most of all) patient!

Modify Modify activities that are too difficult.

Remember Always remember to help preserve dignity.

Consider Consider therapeutic value.

 DON’T
You are the key to
making sure the
residents are
dressed and ready
for their activities! FORGET!
CLASS
DISCUSSION/DISCUSSION
BOARD
 What are you good at?
 What do you enjoy doing?
 How can you adapt some
of your daily chores,
hobbies, and activities for This Photo by Unknown Author is licensed
under CC BY-ND
residents with AD?

This Photo by Unknown Author is

licensed under CC BY-SA
 PUT IT ALL TOGETHER.

HTTPS://YOUTU.BE/VAWUNZI0RQ8 WORK THROUGH THIS VIDEO

TOGETHER OR BREAK UP INTO SMALL
GROUPS AND COMPARE AT THE END.