As we all know, dementia is a serious disease. As the disease progresses, the patients lose their memory and cognitive abilities. They can’t remember important things like their family members or friends. They also experience behavioral changes such as depression and anxiety because they feel frustrated about not being able to do anything independently. If you know someone with dementia living at home, there’s a good chance they can’t remember what happened yesterday or even who they are. That makes them more likely to feel like they’re too old and frail to get up and get moving during their free time. However, this article will show you how memory care centers can help increase physical activities in patients with dementia by providing exercise classes specifically designed for people with dementia as well as other forms of therapy such as speech-language pathology (SLP), occupational therapy (OT), music therapy (MT) and animal-assisted therapy (AAT).
Pet Therapy
In our world, pets are considered a member of the family. Pets can bring great joy and comfort to people with dementia as they help them feel relaxed, happy, and loved.
Pets have been known to decrease isolation by providing companionship and unconditional love. With their gentle nature, calming presence, and unconditional affection, animals, can assist in reducing stress levels for both you and your loved one by providing a sense of purpose, security, and stimulation.
Studies have shown that pets can positively affect individuals with Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia by serving as self-esteem builders through verbal recognition (a key memory loss symptom) while increasing physical activity levels through walks or playtime outdoors.
Music Therapy
Music therapy is one of the most effective methods that can be used to improve the quality of life for dementia patients. Music can help with memory loss, depression, anxiety, and socialization problems.
Dementia patients often suffer from aphasia, a loss in language skills following brain damage or injury. This condition makes it difficult to understand what someone says or express themselves effectively. Music helps people express themselves with ease without having to find the right words for their feelings at any given moment.
Music therapy also improves moods by increasing positive emotions and relieving stress levels. It also reduces anxiety by providing relaxation through music listening sessions or singing lessons provided by trained professionals who work on specialized instruments such as guitars or pianos, among other things such as drumming classes that help individuals get better control over their movements while playing drums, so they feel relaxed during stressful times.
Doing Household Chores
Doing household chores is a great way to keep dementia patients active. You can do household chores in small increments, and you don’t need to be alone to complete them. For example, if your loved one has dementia and needs help with laundry, try hanging up one shirt at a time. They may not remember that they’ve done it later on in the day or even the next day, but it will help keep them active physically and socially by getting out of bed and interacting with others who are around them.
Gardening And Exercise
Gardening is one of the best ways to get exercise and socialize with other people. It can also be a good way to relax, calm down and reduce stress. If your loved one has dementia, gardening might seem like an impossible task for them, but it’s actually very easy for them to do!
Conclusion
Dementia patients will never be the same, but they can still live good life. One of the best ways to do this is by keeping them active. The activities listed above are great ways to make sure that happens.
