ACTIVITIES FOR MEANINGFUL DEMENTIA CARE

Course overview

In this 1 hour program, we will learn that Dementia Care Activities should be as individualized as the person for whom you are caring. It is the activities that compose the structure of the individuals day, and that structure can truly benefit the quality of life and health of the individual if structured optimally. The 3 primary goals of this course is to understand the importance of activities and ways to make daily activities more meaningful for a person with dementia; ways to more effectively assist a person with dementia with Activities of Daily Living; and gather ideas and tips for involving people with dementia in activities. By getting to know your client, their likes and dislikes, their lifetime routines, you will help you client experience a sense of independence by staying active and looking ahead!