Today is Throwback Thursday! Long term memories remain intact the longest for people with dementia, so tapping into those memories through conversation and even items to look at, are wonderful ways to communicate and can make wonderful connections and moments. Here are some ideas for this week:
- Talk about basketball and even better, bring a basketball to show the person. March Madness, the tournament games of college basketball, can spark conversation about basketball, other sports, and colleges the person attended.
- Talk about the Burpee seed catalog (click to get a catalog) which can signify the coming of spring. Talk about what plants the person may have gardened in the past, if they grew from seed or not, and favorite flowers or vegetables to grow.
- Read a book by Dr. Seuess! This month is the celebration of his birthday and his rhyming, fun words and illustrations can bring joy to people of all ages.
- Talk about the animals re-appearing in spring, including birds and new babies. Use this Signs of Spring video activity for images and questions that can help guide the reminiscing!
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