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MindStart Activity Levels

The ability to do activities, or activity level, changes during the different stages of dementia.  Consider this, along with other factors, such as life history and type of activity desired, when choosing appopriate activities for the person with dementia you know.  Note that this is only a guide, not rigid rules.  A person who has done puzzles for years, may not need a simpler puzzle for longer than someone who rarely does puzzles.

MindStart Activity Levels

High Activity Level

Middle Activity Level

Low Activity Level

Early stage dementia

Middle stage dementia

Late stage dementia

Dresses self with occasional errors; needs help with details

Dresses with help for the basic steps and details

Needs physical help with all the steps

Understands the goal of the task; uses what is seen as cues for what to do

Doesn’t understand the goal but has some awareness of task steps

Doesn’t understand the goal or task steps

Needs periodic cuing

Needs step by step cuing

Caregiver physical assist; hand over hand

Simplify when needed to basic games, short reading materials, and other easier items

Ability to match and sort; hands on activities; reminiscing

Repetitive tasks and sensory experiences

Rainbow Bingo

Rainbow Bingo

Rainbow Bingo

Facility Word Search Book

Facility Word Search Book

Facility Word Search Book

 

Basic Word Search Book

Basic Word Search Book

26  piece puzzles

12 piece puzzles

 

Look and Lace

Look and Lace

Look and Lace

This Is My Life memory book

This Is My Life memory book

This Is My Life memory book

American Folk Art Designs coloring book

American Folk Art Designs coloring book

 

I Still Enjoy a Good Laugh guide