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Gentle Winter Activities for People Living with Memory Loss

Short-term and long-term Memory Care settings are designed to provide safe and supportive winter experiences. However, supporting seniors who are living with Memory Loss during winter may require extra creativity.

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Gentle Winter Activities for People Living with Memory Loss

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  1. Gentle Winter Activities for People Living with Memory Loss Memory & Company 905.888.8808 info@memoryandcompany.com

  2. Activities: Explore textures like fleece, moss, or silk. Use sensory boxes with pinecones, cinnamon sticks, or stones. Tips: Ensure safety with lightweight, non-hazardous materials. Provide supervision for all activities. Sensory-Focused Engagement

  3. Arts & Crafts: Card making, scrapbooking, or colouring with easy-to-use tools. Focus: Use simple instructions; celebrate effort over outcome. Simplified Creative Experience

  4. Stimulate memories with photos, videos, and familiar objects. Encourage conversations about winter traditions or childhood memories. Activities: Board games or winter trivia. Reminiscence and Memory Connection

  5. The same technology we have in our smartphones for GPS tracking and location can be used to protect and keep those living with Memory Loss safe. Music and Auditory Comfort

  6. Benefits: Music lifts mood and enhances social interaction. Activities: Sing-alongs, clapping, gentle dancing, or soothing melodies. Music and Auditory Comfort

  7. Light physical activities for improved flexibility and mood: Seated stretching exercises. Gentle arm movements and relaxation techniques. Tip: Ensure professional guidance for safe practices. Gentle Movement and Comfort

  8. Sensory Comfort Experiences: Use winter-specific sensory comforts. Weighted blankets and warm hand massages. Aromatherapy with winter scents like vanilla or pine. Water therapy (where available) to boost mood and reduce anxiety. Sensory Comfort Experiences

  9. Markham Club Address: 100 Renfrew Drive, Suite 110 Markham, ON Canada L3R 9R6 Email: markham@memoryandcompany.com Email: info@memoryandcompany.com Contact Number: 905.888.8808 Oakville Club Address: 407 Iroquois Shore Road, Unit 1 Oakville, ON Canada L6H 1M3 Email: oakville@memoryandcompany.com https://memoryandcompany.com/ Memory & Company

  10. Thank you!! Memory & Company 905.888.8808 info@memoryandcompany.com https://memoryandcompany.com/

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