Administrator
Looking for more ways to keep your loved ones with dementia occupied during this pandemic as they have had enough with word search and Sudoku puzzles at home? Why not consider taking some time out for some casual conversations and engage them in some simple reminiscence therapy by revisiting things that might have played a big part in your loved one’s childhood or early life?
As part of the Alzheimer’s Disease Association (ADA)’s Journey with the Arts & Dementia (JADe) programme, ADA has created some digital resources to engage your loved ones. All that is needed is a laptop or tablet, and you are ready to go. Included are pictures of nostalgic items and guiding questions to get your loved one reminiscing. According to ADA, it’s a great way to get to know your loved one, bond, and even learn some interesting perspectives.
ADA has created a total of five topics ranging from games, wedding-related items to household items. Each topic can take at least 45 minutes, but there’s no need to stop the conversation if the session is going well. If your loved one does not have experience with some of the items in the photos, go with the flow and encourage him or her to participate. For example, you can tell your loved one about how the item was used, and ask him or her if he or she had anything similar to play with or use.
The digital kits can be found at https://alz.org.sg/jade/. ADA has included brief descriptions of each pack so you know what to expect.
