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May 8 - Health Tip: Activities for
People With Alzheimer's
People with Alzheimer's disease should be
kept busy, both mentally and physically. This can be a challenge.The
National Institute on Aging says building on current skills
generally works better than trying to learn something new.
The agency offers the following suggestions:
* Keep activities simple and at the person's
level.
* Offer more support as the person gets started, and break
the activity into small steps.
* Don't push any activity if you notice the person getting
agitated.
* If the person enjoys certain activities, try to make them
part of a daily routine.
* Have the person assist in the entire routine. At mealtime,
for instance, have the person help set the table, make the
food, and clean up afterward.
Source: HealthDay News
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