My mother, who has Alzheimer's, is visiting in a few weeks, and I'm looking for ways to keep her occupied and happy. She's in the early to middle stage of Alzheimer's--and is always asking to help around the house. She likes to do simple things like folding clothes as they come out of the dryer, empty the dishwasher, that kind of thing. But I quickly run out of things for her to do that are easy and safe. Any ideas?
Activities for someone with Alzheimer's
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Cathy responded 4 months ago :
I recommend gardening if that is possible. Also putting photos in albums. My mother is pretty far gone, but we do have a pleasant time going through old pictures and talking about old times.
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Mary G responded 4 months ago :
My mother loves to peel and slice apples for apple pies. It's a big help to put them in bags for the freezer. Dusting with a Swiffer or sweeping the floors. I can relate, as my mother is insatiable in that respect....she wants to be busy and productive. She can still chop and slice and put a salad together for dinner, with some guidance and support. Watching old family videos might also be entertaining. Is reading still meaningful? A new pile of magazines from the public library could work.
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Rilera responded 3 months ago :
Polishing silver or pewter if you have it. Sorting photos and placing them in albums. Anything related to housekeeping.
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Anonymous responded 3 months ago :
These are great tips. I hadn't thought about most of them. Sorting photos is a great idea. I think I have about a thousand stuck in old boxes. That's something my mother will enjoy and will be a big help to me. Polishing silver will also help. Another chore I won't have to do. Thanks!
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LauraL responded 3 months ago :
Photographs! What a great idea! It's a really good time to have her help identify the people and the places in them, and what a neat, fun thing to do! Perhaps even make a small scrapbook with them.
