Activities at home
Activities around the home and garden are very important to people with
dementia. They help people feel involved, provide a sense of normality and can
help a person's self-esteem because it shows they can still manage useful
tasks. These activities can be enjoyable and can be adapted to a person's
abilities. It may be that they can be continued with the help of a family
member, or with reminders about what needs to be done. There are lots of tasks
both indoors and outdoors that can provide opportunity for meaningful activity,
such as washing up, dusting, or potting and watering plants. Reading aloud to a
person with dementia who enjoys books and newspapers can also be a good joint
activity.
People may enjoy activities that reflect past interests and hobbies, and
they can be a good way of retaining skills. Examples include cooking a
favourite meal or helping in the garden. The end result may not be perfect, but
this is less important than the sense of achievement and involvement.
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