Knowledgeable Aging

Resources for the Aging Population

Activities for a Parent with Dementia

My book “Activities to Do with Your Parent Who Has Alzheimer’s Dementia” was written in response to my moms’ ten year struggle with this diagnosis.  In it I used my background as an Occupational Therapist to help me develop a framework for caregivers to look objectively at “activity” and assess if it was successful or if it needed to be adapted.  This format was meant to improve communication between multiple carers to the benefit of the individual.  It met my personal need (that of the daughter) by giving me some sense of control over this situation.
In this webinar you will learn:
– how to structure and prepare for an activity
– how to improve caregiver communication
– how to assess and when to alter an activity
– activity suggestions

Listen to the Podcast

  • 1:01 – What is an activity
  • 2:22 – Who do you know if an activity works
  • 6:20 – Professional vs personal caregiver
  • 7:44 – The activity has to suit the individual
  • 10:37 – Activity vs task
  • 11:52 – When to alter an activity (dementia is an onion disease)
  • 15:40 – Mornings are best for an activity
  • 18:37 – Sample activities from around the house
  • 23:25 – Caregiver communication
Judy Levy

Judith Levy’s work experience ran the gamut from pediatrics, establishment of a hospital Occupational Therapy rehabilitation program, work in a home rehabilitation program, to educational as a local college Occupational Therapy guest lecturer, and finally teaching the Occupational Therapy component at a home health aide training program. She wrote her book after her mothers diagnosis. It was at this time that Mrs. Levy began speaking at caregiver training sessions and at Alzheimer’s family support groups.

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