Learning Center for Alzheimer's & Dementia

When you present an activity to someone with Alzheimer's or dementia, it doesn't always work out exactly as expected. Here are strategies to deal with it.

In our "The Box is Ticked" article, we talk about the importance of drawing on a person’s past interests to engage the person, even if they can no longer do the activity. Learn how to capitalize on a person with dementia's interest in gardening without actually picking up a shovel in this article.

The better they get at it. That's a phrase that anyone who has taken the "DementiAbility Methods: The Montessori Way" workshop is familiar with. Research shows that the performance of people with dementia improves with repetition. Learn to use this to help the person in this article by Keeping Busy.

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.

An important concept in dementia care is to enable and encourage the person with Alzheimer's or dementia to operate to the best of their abilities at all times. Caring for someone with dementia or Alzheimer's at home isn't easy. Here are some dementia specific suggestions for dementia care at home to help you do a great job.