Creative Activities Improve the Well-being of a Person with Alzheimer’s


Activities that enrich the mind and encourage playfulness can reduce negative behaviors and symptoms that are associated with Alzheimer’s like wandering, agitation, frustration, sadness, or restlessness. Introducing regularly planned activities helps propel a sense of belonging and a sense of self that may have felt lost previously. Over time, continual practice and participation in an activity can induce feelings of mastery and comfort among individuals struggling with memory loss.

No two people show symptoms of Alzheimer’s in the same way. ​​The needs of a person living with Alzheimer’s change, sometimes daily and sometimes hourly. In this way, treating every person with Alzheimer's, in the same manner, is not beneficial. Specialized and individualized care must be introduced when handling individuals with memory loss needs. It is important to find the different activities that appeal to each person, and not to assume that everyone enjoys the same things. Getting to know residents, regardless of their communication disabilities, is an important step to learning which creative pursuits will ultimately bring them the most joy.

At MorningStar in Littleton, Co, our senior living that also specializes in Alzheimer’s care takes the time to understand our residents in a holistic approach that we call “Lavender Sky.” Through this approach, creative activities are introduced that are specialized with each specific resident in mind. While we do offer many group activities such as music or art therapy, we also strive to find the other special things that light up our residents dealing with Alzheimer’s. Usually, these are things that the person participated in throughout their life and is the most familiar to them. Sometimes that includes helping to decorate sweets, participating in daily chores, or completing puzzles together. Doing the activities they find most exciting in regular intervals brings a sense of peace, familiarity, and completion to our residents’ lives.

To learn more about our specialization regarding Alzheimer’s care and senior living in Littleton, Co, please contact us. Our staff is happy to answer any questions you have and our website also provides information on our company’s history, vision, and mission as well as what sets us apart from other memory care facilities in Littleton, Colorado.
 
MorningStar at Littleton proudly provides the very best in assisted living and memory care with our unique mission statement of “to honor, to serve, to invest.” With a foundation built on honoring God, valuing all seniors, and selecting staff with a felt calling to serve, we create a true home for residents amid a beautiful setting. Please contact us for more information about one of the finest retirement homes Littleton, Colorado has to offer.

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