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Bus Stops are ideal for using as distraction techniques
Record life's stories and favourites to prompt conversations
Bird Watch Activities by Gillian Hesketh MA – Happy Days Dementia Workshop & Design Even though Covid19 restrictions are keeping everyone indoors more than usual, we need to remember our feathered friends – and this can become a delightful activity for people at home and in residential or dementia care homes. Feeding and encouraging birds […]
For Train Enthusiasts …People living with dementia may still be interested in hobbies and pastimes that they have enjoyed throughout their lives. That’s why Happy Days has collated a pack of Train and Travel reminiscence materials to help care services, carers and families engage with elderly and people living with dementia who are interested in trains, […]
For people living with dementia, engaging with replica money can help maintain everyday skills, prompt meaningful conversations and help a person feel in control. Happy Days packs include laminated replica notes [wipe clean for infection control], coins, replica ration book, conversation card and carer tips. Shop online: www.dementiaworkshop.co.uk #dementia#carehomes #fake_money #engagement#activitycoordinator #Alzheimers #homecareservices #interiordesign
Happy Days Activity Idea / Prompt How about knitting some bunting? When you ask around your care home, it’s amazing how many people are able to knit. 1. Request wool and knitting needle donations from locals, social media, residents’ relatives, friends, charity shops, local newspaper and radio. 2. Here’s a simple triangle pattern for your […]
Happy Days Dementia Activities & Design has created a new range of engagement training scripts for residential care and dementia homes. The workshops are designed to be presented in-house, saving time and costs. Easy to follow training scripts are practical in nature and help care teams engage with elderly and people living with dementia. Through […]
