Specialized Care for Seniors with Dementia and Alzheimer's
WellStory works with you and your parent or loved one to create a daily or weekly plan best suited to…
- their likes, dislikes, strengths, abilities and interests
- how they wish to structure their day
- what times of day do they require attention
- their meals, bathing and dressing
- their regular times for waking up and going to bed
Other Daily Activities to Consider
- Taking care of household chores
- Mealtime preparation and companionship
- Personal care (grooming)
- Creative activities (music, art, crafts)
- Intellectual stimulation (reading, puzzles)
- Light physical exercise
- Spiritual observance
Morning
- Wash, brush teeth, get dressed
- Prepare and eat breakfast
- Have coffee, make conversation
- Discuss the newspaper, try a craft project, reminisce about old photos
- Take a break, have some quiet time
- Do some chores together
- Take a walk, play an active game
Afternoon
- Prepare and eat lunch, read mail, wash dishes
- Listen to music, do crossword puzzles, watch TV
- Do some gardening, take a walk, visit a friend
- Take a short break or nap
Evening
- Prepare and eat dinner, clean up the kitchen
- Reminisce over coffee and dessert
- Play cards, watch a movie, give a massage
- Take a bath, get ready for bed, read a book
