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50 Activities for Caregivers to do With People Who Have Alzheimer's or Dementia

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Caring for a loved one at home who has Alzheimer’s or dementia can be a daunting task.  It is important to find meaningful activities for both of you to participate in.  Having a plan for getting through the day can help both caregivers and patients cope.  Here are some helpful activities to utilize throughout the day:

1-     Go for a walk                                     
2-     Listen to music
3      Read a book out loud
4-     Make an ice cream sundae
5-     Clean out the refrigerator
6-     Play cards
7-     Watch a movie
8-     Fold the laundry
9-     Clip coupons
10-   Dust the house
11-   Color pictures
12-   Write a letter to a family member
13-   Have a friend bring a pet
14-   Play a board game
15-   Organize a closet
16-   Look through old photo albums
17-   Sing old songs
18-   Read a news paper
19-   Put a puzzle together
20-   Talk about favorite memories
21-   Create a family tree
22-   Water house plants
23-   Wash dishes
24-   Pick flowers
25-   Create a meal menu for the week 
26-   Make a craft
27-   Take a ride together
28-   Toss a ball
29-   Bake cookies
30-   Make a shopping list
31-   Have afternoon tea
32-   Sit on the porch and people watch
33-   Brush a pet
34-   Plant a flower
35-   Make brownies
36-   Feed the birds
37-   Dance
38-   Have a picnic
39-   Give a manicure
40-   Give a hand massage
41-   Feed ducks
42-   Make a peanut butter sandwich
43-   Make a favorite meal
44-   Count coins
45-   Cut pictures from magazines
46-   Stretch
47-   Give each other a makeover
48-   Go through old greeting cards
49-   Go to the park
50-   Organize the sock drawer

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