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[lizkeathley]

need alot of good and tried crafts and exersises and many more for alzheimers
activies they would enjoy. thank you very much,liz

[Pennie]

Hi,
Below are some things that you may find useful. P
101 Things to do with Alzheimers

We had this on our board in 2000 & it was highly recommedned by RAI Coordinator of Texas, read the email from them:
Tuesday, September 19, 2000 - 9:15 am)
I got an idea for a great activity from www.activitydirector.com and tried it out with my residents yesterday. We called it the "Resident Feud", fashioned after the old Family Feud game. I polled all of my staff members with a questionaire of about 17 questions (like :Name something found in a woman's purse, name an animal you might keep as a pet, name a popular color for a car, etc.). We then used Posterboard to make "The Boards" and covered the answers with construction paper. We divided the residents into 2 teams and played. THEY LOVED IT!!!!! We gave out prizes to both the winners and the losers (smaller stuff for the team that didnt win) and everybody said they wanted to do it again sometime. Just wanted to share a great activity idea with y'all.
RAI Coordinator for texas:

This is a great way to do some 1:1's or for small groups:
In her book, The Fragrant Mind, Valerie Ann Worwood discusses the many benefits of Aromatherapy. because of the powerful olfactory link with memory, aromas might be the lst link between the real experienced world, and the mind which is now hidden within. Aroma may be the last thing the sufferer can hold on to...aroma preference is a very powerful thing, and the person should be consulted if essential oils are to be used. A Choice of aromas could be offered...
Essential oils can be used diffused in the atmosphere, dropped in warm baths, or made into a massage oil, which is very effective in hand and foot massages. There is no need to do a body massage and if you are the caretaker, perhaps temporary, you are a stranger, essentially, and a body massage could be seen as an invasion. But a regulary hand massage from a caring person would be very welcome, and the aroma would provide a continuity link with regualr care, which would be beneficial."
Essential Oils in the Case of Dementia
Basil
Cardamon
Ginger
Black Pepper
Rosemary
Rose Otto
Essential Oils in the Case of Restlessness and Treamors
Rose Otto
Neroli
Lavender
Geranium
Chamomile
Jasmine
Roman
Appetite Stimulant and Memory-Evoking Essential Oils
Lemon
Lime
Orange
Grapefruit
Nutmeg
Clove
Cinnamin
Ginger
Coriander
Cardamom
Black Pepper
Additional Memory-Evoking Essential Oils
Basil
Rosemary