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A lot of our articles have focused on helping people living with dementia to feel better through activities such as art, music and gardening. These are all fun activities, but as a carer, making this extra time in the day to set them up can feel overwhelming. How about if you can entertain your loved…
Reminiscence activities are designed to generate positive feeling and get your loved one to open up using cues that can trigger memories from the past. Since people with dementia retain their long-term memories much longer than more recent memories, many reminiscence therapies are based around experiences from their early life. Types of therapy There are…
Doll therapy is a kind of complementary therapy whereby people living with dementia are given a doll or an animal toy to look after. It’s usual for centres to use these props for people in the mid-to-late stages of their disease. Here are a few of the advantages of using dolls as part of a…
Pets are a loveable addition to our homes. They become members of the family with their own individual personalities, full of love and affection for their owners. When people have a condition such as dementia, it is harder to keep pets in the house as they need looking after, which can be a big responsibility…
If your loved one enjoys spending time at the Me2U Centre, but only gets to spend one or two days a week with us, there are lots of things you can do in the meantime to ensure they are getting the stimulation and entertainment they deserve at home. Perhaps you’re not craft-minded and you have…
In our last article we discussed the benefits of gardening therapy and what advantages the experts have put forward in support of outdoor activity. Understandably, in the summer months you will want to enjoy being outside in your own garden or your loved one’s. If you are considering making your own garden into a dementia-friendly…
Me2U Centre will soon be introducing a sensory garden for clients to enjoy. Gardening therapy is a must have for any institution catering for people with dementia, as there are so many benefits to be had. Being close to nature is something we all crave at one time or another, and sadly, according to the…
Among the fantastic selection of complementary therapies available to people living with dementia is aromatherapy. Aromatherapy is a great way to wind down and the luscious scents make you feel at the top of your game. What is it? Many people use aromatherapy as a means of promoting relaxation. Using essential oils as part of…