Although most forms of dementia, including Alzheimer’s disease, are degenerative and currently incurable, there are many long term care options for people with dementia that will help them enjoy their lives. One beneficial strategy is using stimulating memory care activities to preserve cognitive capabilities and keep the person interested, stimulated, and happy. People with dementia, like everyone else, benefit from feeling involved and useful. When families or healthcare professionals seek long term care options for dementia patients, they often overlook the importance of a stimulating and personalised activities program. Residents in long term dementia care facilities need to participate in activities and entertainment to promote social contact, alleviate anxiety, stimulate the brain, and create emotions of success. These kinds of activities are most effective when being run by expert dementia care specialists.
The dementia patients at our long term care facilities in Cape Town and Johannesburg enjoy numerous activities which include:
- Baking or cooking
- Arts and crafts
- Gardening
- Outings
- Music and movement sessions
- Puzzles and board games
- Group and animal therapy sessions
- Sensory development
Finding long-term care for a dementia patient can be a daunting and overwhelming task. It’s critical to understand and carefully assess long-term care options if you’re caring for a family member with the condition. At Livewell, our specialised activities programs promote a memory-care-focused lifestyle by actively interacting with our residents’ particular needs and addressing their specific demands. If you are looking for more information about long term care for dementia patients, please contact us.