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Sorting Socks: Sensory Alzheimer’s Activity
This sock sorting sensory activity (...say "sort soft socks" five times in a row!) is perfect for the winter months for those with Alzheimer's or other dementias! Typically, a sensory activity focuses on one of the senses and a familiar object. The primary...
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Torn Paper Art inspired by Ted Harrison
The colorful serigraphs of Ted Harrison are the inspiration for this project! I love torn paper art because it is simple to do and the end product can be so beautiful... which makes it a perfect medium for someone with Alzheimer's or another form of dementia. Also,...
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Winter Reminisce, Alzheimer’s Activity
A Winter Reminisce is a wonderful dementia/ Alzheimer's activity for this time of year! It can help with depression, improve overall quality of life, boost self esteem and lessen anxiety. Even if a person with Alzheimer's does not remember a recent conversation or...
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Best Word Games: Alzheimer’s Group Activity
The Two Best Word Games for a Group Word games are a great "fill-in" activity and can really get an Alzheimer's group engaged, happy and working together. Staff can also play as they are going about their daily routine. I have tried many different games and always...
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Spoon Sorting: Alzheimer’s Activity
Sorting colored spoons is a task-oriented Alzheimer's Activity perfect for the later stages when it is important to be able to accomplish a job that is both rewarding and easy to do. I purchased these shoe box sized plastic bins at our local Dollar Store but I went...
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Sorting Laminated Cards: Alzheimer’s Activity
These laminated cards are great for someone with Alzheimer’s/
dementia to match and sort! I made them from old calendars.
Seascape Activity Using Torn Paper
This seascape is a great Alzheimer's art activity to do one-on-one or with a group! Most people have very happy associations with the ocean! There aren't a lot of supplies to purchase and it is a great project for varied skill levels. HERE IS WHAT YOU NEED:...
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Glitter Pumpkin Alzheimer’s Activity
It is hard to find Autumn / Halloween activities for adults, particularly those with Alzheimer's or other forms of dementia, that are easy but not too juvenile. However, the Glitter Pumpkin is almost magical (and also an impressive seasonal decoration or gift). It...
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Patriotic Table Decoration
This Patriotic Craft was made for a Memorial Day celebration but would be perfect for 4th of July festivities as well. In some cases, a person with Alzheimer's (or another form of dementia) may need some help but it should be relatively easy for most if the steps are...
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Paint a Canvas! (Alzheimer’s Activity)
The simple act of painting a canvas is both interesting and soothing for a person who is living with Alzheimer's or any form of dementia. Most people have a memory of painting something (a wall or piece of furniture) in the past, and there is no right or wrong way to...
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Rex Ray Project
Rex Ray is one of my favorite contemporary artists and his work is a great springboard for projects for senior artists or anyone really! He lived and worked in the San Francisco Bay and was both a fine artist and graphic designer. (Sadly, he died in 2015.) I...
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Simple Ways to Help Someone with Alzheimer’s
When people ask me what I do for a living and I tell them that I work in a Alzheimer's/ Memory Support Unit, they often give me a sad look and say something like, "Oh, that must be depressing!", or..... "Wow, I don't know how you do it." But the fact is that most...
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Alzheimer’s Activity: Tissue Paper Square Background!
This project is another easy and inexpensive Alzheimer's Project and would actually be fun for all ages. The key with almost everything I do is to make projects and activities adult-like even if they are simple to do. I find that with my Dementia/ Alzheimer's...
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Peter Max Project
When I think of Peter Max, I think of the psychedelic sixties and how the Pop Art Movement swept the country! Peter Max's vibrant, recognizable images are perfect for a collage project for people with dementia/ Alzheimer's because they are so upbeat and enjoyable to...
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It is Enough
This quote reminded me of the importance of helping someone with Alzheimer's (or any other form of dementia) to experience the world around them. It needn't be anything too taxing or elaborate......A ride in the car down a country road, watching squirrels gather nuts,...
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Is it OK to Lie to Someone with Alzheimer’s?
Norman has Alzheimer’s Disease and is looking for his wife. He has been going from room to room and then standing by the window anxiously. About every three minutes, he asks, “Have you seen Peggy? Do you know when she’ll be back?” Norman is beside himself with...
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Matisse Collage Project
This collage, inspired by the "cut-out" work of Henri Matisse, is easy to do but can look remarkable by following my simple steps. There is some cutting prep work and I have given you two free printable templates to make it easier (FOR TEMPLATES, SEE BELOW: "STEP...
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Sort Junk Mail!
Sorting, fiddling. stacking or ripping......Have all of your friends start saving their JUNK MAIL ,catalogs/ and magazines! One of the best daily activities for someone at home or in a facility is "reading" the mail. Remember, this has probably been something...
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Initial Art Using Magazine Strips
This is a very easy and rewarding project to do with people of varying abilities. It is also very inexpensive since the only supplies you need are: two pieces of white cardboard (I cut up a gift box...), magazine strips (about 1/4 " wide), and glue. I traced a...
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