Sample Weekly Program for Memory Care

Hi, I'm new to this Position and still learning new things. any suggestions would be a great help. I work with Alzheimer's & Dementia. Thanks in advance!

Hi Sylvia

Yes this is a challenging group to work with

Perhaps you can look at other sample calendars

https://www.goldencarers.com/sample-activities-calendars/3881/

One or two of mine is in this group and what I did it is not put a specific time but rather early morning late morning early afternoon etc.

That way you’re not held to a specific time

Oh I like music activities because most people with dementia can still sing in fact they may not speak but they can sing

https://www.goldencarers.com/how-to-plan-music-activities-for-dementia-care/3192/

Also I’d like to play table balls and other balloon activities but make them really simple

https://www.goldencarers.com/20-practical-activities-for-people-living-with-alzheimers-disease/3778/

Make sure to read the comments also

Hi like the idea of a weekly program.I run the activities in a residential home..most of my seniors are at the end stage dementia...I try and do the group ideas..but mostly it's 1 on 1. Can you give me ideas that worked for your residents who are not mobile.That is they stay in the same chair or are in a wheelchair. I think I will change my routine from a week theme to a day theme. Also it's really hard..some days go like clock work and the next looks and feels like you have achieved nothing...all ideas are welcome,specially for the almost blind clients

and after 2pm is difficult to do activities. thanks

Hi,

This is great! Do you have any more weekly programs created? I just see October 2012. Would love to use something like this at my facility.

Thanks!

Love this weekly programme, anyone have any more samples?? want to make sure I am covering all angles, ideally would like to cover a fortnight with different types of activities...

i've worked in various facilities and i've noticed that most residents in the hostel area and Dementia Specific enjoy helping with domestic activities from making beds, washing and drying dishes, baking - mixing ingredients, hanging and folding washing, folding napkins, help setting up activities etc. They feel needed and a have a sense of self worth.kate

I have observed day care residents in Dementia Care respite cottage who are no longer verbal, singing and also following the printed words and thoroughly enjoying themselves. Music WORKS. Wendy N

hi can someone please send me a copy of their weekley program would luv a few- for ideas its for 6-7 day program for HOSTEL RES.thanks MARYANN

great program !!

I am in level 3 Dementia, I agree singalong is

a great activity, for the ones that dont sing they

play musical instruments, shakers, bells etc. I've even learned how to play the ukelele, and that certainly livens things up. Marina