Connecting With Residents Who Have Dementia
A recent article in the Washington Post explores how certain games and other activities can help family members form more meaningful connections with loved ones who have dementia.
Researchers conducted a study on 33 families, and found that satisfaction was higher after playing one of the new board games with a relative with dementia than after a visit that involved no game-playing.
The article also indicates that memory books and scrapbooks can be helpful for those who live in nursing homes and similar settings, providing a method for staff and volunteers to get to know residents.
Look for more on this in the future: The National Institute on Aging supported the study and the researchers have submitted it for publication in a peer-reviewed journal.