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Virginia

Activity Director From New Jersey, United States

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Virginia 17th Jul 2021 Activity Director

How to Overcome Common Dementia Challenges in Group Activities

Hi Jordan, I had a similar experience with residents being hurtful to others in the group. I then started a group for the alert & oriented with a weekly topic usually about what Alzheimer's and dementia are and what the reality is for those who have this diagnosis. Education on a topic they may not understand can be most helpful. This helped them have more tolerance for those who could not keep up or slowed down the group. They actually started helping with the groups.
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