Learning Center for Alzheimer's & Dementia: Care information for facilities

Group activities for people with Alzheimer's and dementia play a major role in most facilities. What activity calendar would be complete without bingo, Wii bowling, bake groups, bean bag toss, and other traditional activities. They offer the opportunity to engage a number of clients at the same time, and provide...

Most care professionals agree, and studies support, that small group programming is more effective for people with dementia than large group activities. Small group activities for dementia patients can be an effective way to engage groups of 2 to 6 residents. Learn how in this article.

Imagine walking into a stranger’s home and trying to strike up a conversation with the person. Add to that the fact that the person has difficulty communicating. Having background information about dementia patients can really make a difference in their care. Learn how, and download our free "My Story" template.

One of the challenges that we are faced with is trying to improve the level of engagement of residents with dementia. Engaging your dementia and Alzheimer patients isn't easy. Here are some ideas that work.

Training and education are important ongoing aspects of any professional field, and dementia caregiving is no exception. Staff take courses and attend workshops throughout the year to improve their knowledge and skills. Barriers can get in the way of implementing change in your dementia memory care unit. Learn more.