Tips

Dementia and Alzheimer's disease can be difficult for both the person with the condition and their caregivers. As caregivers ourselves, we know how important it is for you to do everything you can to make sure your loved one is comfortable and safe. Here are some tips on how to be the best dementia or Alzheimer's caregiver you can be.

Communication Is Key

One of the most important things you can do as a dementia or Alzheimer's caregiver is to communicate clearly and effectively with your loved one. Make sure to speak slowly and clearly, using short, simple sentences. Your loved one will need time to process anything you are telling them or asking them to do.

Approach is everything! Your body language and tone may tell your loved one as much the actual words you are saying. Try to maintain eye contact and use facial expressions and gestures to help communicate your message. If your loved one is having difficulty communicating, try to find alternative ways to communicate, such as writing down your conversations, using pictures, or even sign language. Breaks are always good too. If they aren’t getting it, leave it, and come back to the conversation in a few minutes.

You cannot reason with someone living with dementia. There is no convincing them that you are right. So figure out a way to help them feel validated. Sometimes just repeating back to them what they are saying helps them feel heard, and then they may be ready to hear/process what you have to say.

Be Patient and Understanding

Dementia and Alzheimer's can be frustrating for both caregivers and people living with the disease. It is important to be patient and understand that your loved one may not be able to do things the way they used to. Your person is changing and you are both experiencing grief and loss. Expect that things will usually not go as planned, and be prepared to go with the flow.

Try not to get angry or frustrated if things don't go according to plan. Instead, take a deep breath and try again. Sometimes less is more. Give you and your person a break. Always remember that your person isn’t giving you are hard time, they are having a hard time.

Create a Caregiver Support System

Sometimes the hardest thing is asking for help. Caring for a loved one with dementia or Alzheimer's can be overwhelming, so it is important to create a support system of family and friends who can help out when needed. Delegate tasks among family members and friends so that no one person feels overwhelmed. It is also important to take time for yourself so that you don't become burned out.

Remember, people WANT to help. When friends and family are watching you struggle, they wonder what they can do to help. Invite them to come do some activities with your person, have them take your person out to lunch or coffee. If it works better to have them stay at the house, that is a great option too.

Make sure to schedule regular breaks throughout the day so that you can take a break from caregiving duties. Needing a break doesn’t make you a bad caregiver. You can’t pour from an empty vessel, so do what you need to keep your cup at least a little full. Lastly, don't hesitate to reach out to professional organizations or respite care services if you need additional help or support. At Connectivities, we’ve created our own community of support full of people going through these exact experiences. Click here to join!

All in all, we know that caring for a loved one with dementia or Alzheimer's can be challenging, but it is also immensely rewarding. By following these tips, you can be the best caregiver you can be for your loved one.

A common challenge we hear from families caring for loved ones with dementia is that they can’t get them to do anything other than watch TV. In our experience, this situation really comes down to the person wanting to maintain control.

If the person says no to every suggestion, there is no risk involved, even though they might actually enjoy doing something else. It is hard to lure them away from what is safe and known, even if we know that safe and known thing isn’t good for them.

Here are some ways to help your person feel safe and in control, and move them into an alternate activity:

1. Make sure all physical needs are met: bathroom, food, water, pain, etc. (Turn off TV while doing these things)
2. Turn on music that they like. Sing along, dance, be a distraction.
3. Have an activity ready to go. Be familiar with the activity and have a plan. For example, if you are going to play Uno, have the cards dealt, and know how you will respond if they play incorrectly (let them play however they want). If you are using Connectivities, the instructional videos are a super helpful way to be prepared! Having the written instructions handy is helpful too.
4. Make it a problem to solve, a favor, or something you need help with.
   1. I was just about to start a game of Uno, would you do me a huge favor and play with me?
   2. Our grandson has a project he needs help with and I told him we would get started, will you sit over here with me and help me figure it out?
   3. I need an extra hand over here….can you cut this for me? Or can you hold this while I do this?
5. Start small. Just having them sit by you and watch you do something gets their brains going more than TV. Baby steps are OK!
6. When you plan to do something together, let go of your expectations. We know that this is easier said than done, but if you let go of your expectations, anything that happens will be OK!
7. Keep in mind that your loved one may be open to doing things that they wouldn’t have been open to before. Just because something feels to you like something they wouldn’t like or wouldn’t have lived in the past doesn’t mean that they can’t get some satisfaction out of it now.

Every person needs to participate in a variety of activities. Things that give them a feeling of purpose, fun, relaxation and more.

As a care partner, when you are open to the unknown, and let go of expectations, you may feel less overwhelmed and even more positive about the way you are caring for your loved one.

Every human wants to feel connected to the people around them and it’s no different for someone living with dementia. Connections can become difficult to make as the person living with dementia changes and their disease progresses. Even brief moments of connection can play a significant role in how the rest of the day goes for both the person living with dementia and their care partner.

I recently delivered our August Connectivities box to a community in our area. The engagement coordinator there is great and is really enthusiastic about implementing Connectivities. She explained to me that her group activities usually last about 15-20 minutes until she loses the attention of the group and needs to shift gears to something else. This is a pretty common time span for activities to last in a group setting. It can be hard to engage all of the different levels, interests and personalities for a significant amount of time. I sat down to demonstrate a Connectivities game that is one of our welcome activities. It is a simple seasons matching game that can be done in several different ways. The group that I was working with that day had about 8 people. Guess how long we spent doing the activity? An HOUR!!! We had so much fun. The engagement coordinator couldn’t believe it! Here is how we did it……

I scattered the 4 season cards (winter, spring, summer, fall) around the table. This first step started to peak the resident’s interest, including one resident who declined to join the group. Next, I chose a picture card of a beach scene, I showed this around the table and asked what season the picture went with? The residents took their time, studied the picture and agreed that the beach scene should go under the summer category. Since I had everyone’s attention, I then asked if anyone had ever been on a beach vacation? I waited patiently and made sure to give the residents time to think about the question. There were lots of fun stories shared of time spent in California, a beach vacation in New Jersey, and trips to Mexico. At this point the resident who refused to join the group in the beginning, pulled her chair up to the table and joined in. The next card I showed the group was of pumpkins in a bed of leaves. Again, it was decided the card belonged under the Fall category. This time I asked what smells remind them
of fall? Cinnamon, nutmeg, and baking with pumpkin. I asked if there were any sounds that remind them of Fall? Leaves crunching, leaves hitting the ground and the raking of leaves. We continued through all the various picture cards sorting them by season and sharing stories, reliving memories, connecting with each other. Even some staff members had joined in and loved participating!

Many different time frames for activities can be useful! From five minutes to an hour, each type of engagement and connection can have purpose. A 5 to15 minute activity is a great way to provide a sense of security, calm anxieties, and to help with challenging or aggressive behaviors. We often find that engagement interventions are all that’s needed to re-set someone’s mood and get them back into their normal routine. Larger groups offer a chance to get everyone involved in a longer engagement activity, including residents who wouldn’t normally join in. Group activities provide a sense of community and connection and can be great fun! A simple activity can be extended by playing in teams, having partners, getting staff and the care team involved, asking additional questions, sharing your thoughts with the group, and learning new things about the individuals participating. Larger and longer lasting activities offer the opportunity to create new connections, to develop new interests, and provide an increase in self-esteem and sense of accomplishment.

Connectivities is great because the actual activities are all right there for you. Everything you need and proven to work with people living with all stages of dementia. You are also provided with the tools to make it a 15 minute or 60 minute activity, based on your needs and your participant’s needs that day. Creating authentic connections delivered right to your door could not be easier with Connectivities.

Connectivities was recently featured by Teepa Snow's Positive Approach to Care as an option for care partners to create opportunities for people living with dementia to maintain essential skills in language, fine and gross motor movement, problem-solving, and more.

By keeping a routine that includes purposeful and leisure activities, care partners can create opportunities for people living with dementia to maintain essential skills in language, fine and gross motor movement, problem solving, and more.

As Teepa tells us, there are four types of activities each of us participates in as we go about our lives. They are purposeful, leisure, self-care, and restorative/rest activities. For people living with dementia, it becomes more and more difficult to initiate and participate in many of the activities they once enjoyed. Leaving them and their care partners feeling a growing sense of loss and frustration.  By shifting our focus on the types of activities people living with dementia continue to engage in, we can help both parties lead more fulfilling lives.

As care partners in both home and community settings, we tend to focus on self-care and restorative activities such as grooming and rest/sleep. With such an intense focus on these activities we often become frustrated with each other and lose the connection we once had and continue to crave. Consistently being met with frustration and resistance leads to a cycle of exhaustion that we often see with family care partners.

At Connectivities, we believe that if we continue to include activities for purpose and leisure in our daily routine, we can maintain stronger connections and better quality of life. As a person living with dementia progresses, we have to be open about the activities they might try. We often hear, My dad would never do that or My mom loved to sew but I can’t get her to do anything now.

Sometimes whether or not the person living with dementia will participate in an activity has more to do with the care partner’s attitude about it or approach than the person’s willingness or ability. In order to engage someone, we have to set them up for success. They may not have enjoyed making or building things, but they love to help! So, we set up an activity and then we ask for their help.  At this point the participation is less about what the activity is, and more about the feeling of purpose or accomplishment that happens during the interaction.

For example, in our July Connectivities box, one of the activities was to put together a patriotic baton. It involved putting stoppers on a clear plastic tube and filling the tube with pony beads and patriotic confetti. During our trial of this activity some people were happy to follow the instructions and tickled with the end product. Our more reluctant participants responded well to being asked to help and then solving the problem of getting the pony beads into the tube. Being asked to solve a problem or help with something can be very compelling.

Leisure activities such as games or sensory based projects can calm and engage both the care partner and the person living with dementia. In our Connectivities vacations themed August box, participants make a version of an I Spy tube. Participants are delighted by the tiny vacation themed objects that go into the tube and then can spend their time looking for them among the rice filler and other objects. Finding the objects and talking about memories involving each one extends the activity even further.

Creating these opportunities for purpose and leisure can take some time and effort to plan and prepare, so it is understandable that a care partner in the cycle of exhaustion may find it difficult. There are multiple resources available for care partners or other family members to find and prepare for these types of activities. In fact, just looking on Pinterest will generate an endless number of ideas.

Connectivities is a brand-new resource that wholly addresses the need for both purposeful and leisure activities. Connectivities offers activities proven to engage people living with dementia. A monthly subscription is available as well as single boxes, mini boxes, and sensory kits. Each activity comes with the materials needed to complete the activity, detailed printed instructions, video instructional supports, and therapy goals.

By keeping a routine that includes purposeful and leisure activities both at home and in group care settings, care partners can reduce boredom as well as create opportunities for people living with dementia to maintain essential skills in language, fine and gross motor movement, problem solving, and more. Connectivities was designed to make this important work as easy as possible for people in any setting. As we consider what constitutes a life worth living for people living with dementia, we have to remain open-minded and flexible in order to foster opportunities for connection with purpose and leisure activities.

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Here are ten different tips to utilize when visiting your loved one living with dementia. 

1. Be aware of where the person is in the disease process. Teepa Snow has a
   wonderful model called GEMS that can be accessed here GEMS Poster.
2. Keep your approach in mind. Don’t rush and come at them with a task. Ease them into it ensuring that they feel safe.
3. In your greeting, tell them who you are and your relation. Such as “Hi Grandpa, it’s me, Mandy your granddaughter.” Rather than “Do you know who I am?”
4. Be flexible. Even if you have a certain type of visit planned, you may need to shift your expectations if things aren’t going well.
5. Use Familiar/Special objects:
   a. Vision is the most important way people take in information. Bringing something special to look at, hold and discuss can be a good conversation starter and may spark a memory you didn’t expect!
   b. Hearing is the second most important way we take in information. Music is a great way to connect. Old songs from the person’s youth or young adulthood are usually your best bet. Music can also help if you are trying to get your loved one to initiate a task. Distract them by singing an old favorite can be just what they need to get started.
   c. Touch is a great way to connect with someone who is further along in the disease process. A hand massage, back rub, brushing hair can be very soothing.
   d. If you bring food, make sure it is something easy to eat or drink like a milkshake, special coffee drink, smoothie, etc.
6. If you want to reminisce with your loved one, don’t ask “do you remember…..” Instead tell them about a favorite memory you have that involves them or what some of your favorite traditions were with them.
7. Never argue. You won’t win and you will both end up frustrated. A white lie is better than ruining your visit just to be right.
8. Visits don’t have to be long to be successful. A 30 minute visit can make someone’s day. If a visit is too long, you both might get frustrated. They won’t necessarily remember how long you were there, but how they felt while you were there will remain.
9. People living with dementia have good days and bad days. If you have a
   visit that doesn’t go well, that doesn’t mean the next visit won’t be a great
   one.
10. Bring activities from a Connectivities box with you! The feeling of purpose
    and connection that they get during the activity will stay with them long
    after you are gone!

One of the most difficult things to handle when caring for a loved one living with dementia is agitation. It is pretty common for someone living with dementia to escalate in their feelings of frustration and become agitated. A proactive approach is the best way to start, but sometimes this doesn’t work and the caregiver needs to redirect or intervene during a period of agitation.

Proactive Approach

We have found that giving someone a feeling of control is the first step to avoiding frustration. Control for them may be different than it is for you or me. Feeling out of control often comes from having an unmet need, or not understanding the situation. Below are some tips for giving someone that feeling of control:

• Ensure that all needs are met. The individual may not be able to verbalize or communicate needs so check on needs such as bathroom, pain, hunger, thirst, movement, purpose, overstimulation etc. Our next blog post will focus entirely on unmet needs, but it is good to know that some needs just can’t be met, such as something that is the result of a hallucination or delusion.
• Orient to time and place. Frequently orient the person to time and place. Just reminding them that it is a certain day, what time of day, and what is happening can be helpful. If they are not sure about the year, date, or day of the week…..that doesn’t matter. This shouldn’t be something to argue over. Just a reassuring comment such as “Yes, it is almost lunchtime. We have breakfast a couple of hours ago and I bet you are getting hungry” Or, “Today is Thursday, we will go to church on Sunday. You know I wouldn’t let you miss it.”
• Never argue. If your loved one is focused on something that is not actually happening or appears to be tied to a different reality, don’t argue. Try to meet them where they are and use soothing strategies for the situation they think is happening, rather than tell them it isn’t happening.
• Engagement can be very helpful. Keeping the person engaged in an activity so that they don’t let their mind wander or get distracted by the things that send them down an upsetting path. Some examples of ways to engage people living with dementia include but are not limited to: music, movement, organizing, simple tasks like folding clothes, chores or jobs, and activities such as those offered in a Connectivities box.
• Approach is everything. Depending on what is causing the agitation how you approach the individual can be a game changer. For helpful tips watch some of Teepa Snow’s videos on TikTok.

Calming During an Episode of Agitation

• Stay calm and talk less.
• Don’t let them push your buttons. Remember, they aren’t giving you a hard time, they are having a hard time.
• Play music. Possibly something soothing, or maybe something upbeat that they love that will distract them.
• Join them in their reality and try to help them solve the problem.
• Validate the emotion you are seeing. Such as “you sound scared”, or “that must be upsetting”.
• Go for a walk.

For more information access our book, “Now is Found” or visit the Connectivities website at https://connectivities.us/ 

Being a caregiver is one of the hardest jobs out there. It's a full-time job that often doesn't leave room for much else. If you're feeling stressed, burned out, or like you're just not sure where to turn, never fear! There are plenty of resources out there to help you in your journey.  

Here are eight of the best: 

1. Books

There are some great books out there specifically for caregivers. We recommend "The Caregiver's Survival Guide" by Elizabeth Lombardo and "The Caregiver's Path to Compassionate Caregiving" by Erika Funke. These books offer practical advice and tips for caregivers, as well as emotional support. As a caregiver, it is also critical to take care of yourself. Check out “Just for You: A Daily Self Care Journal” by Elizabeth Miller.   

2. Articles 

If you're looking for more specific advice or information on a certain topic, there are loads of great articles online. Try searching for articles on "dementia caregiving tips" or "how to deal with caregiver stress." Two of our favorite places to find information is Teepa Snow’s Positive Approach to Care, and Happy Healthy Caregiver. You can also find helpful articles on the National Institute on Aging website or the Alzheimer's Association website. 

3. Podcasts/TV/Radio Shows

Podcasts are a great way to get information and support while you're on the go. We recommend "The DementiaSherpa Show" and "Caregivers Circle." Both of these podcasts offer practical advice and emotional support for caregivers of loved ones with dementia. “Alzheimer’s Speaks Radio” is another great resource.  Long time dementia care advocate Lori Le Bay talks to caregivers, people living with dementia and other advocates. A brand new TV show, called Dementia Diva’s will be airing soon on the free streaming service Saltbox TV.  

4. Poems 

Poetry can be a great source of comfort when you're feeling overwhelmed or stressed. Check out poems by Tish Davidson, Naomi Shihab Nye, and Billy Collins. Or search for poems on specific topics like "caregiving," "dementia," or "aging." Writing poetry with your loved one can be healing for both of you.  Visit The Alzheimer’s Poetry Project online for books and information on how to create poetry together. 

5. YouTube Accounts 

There are some great YouTube channels out there specifically for caregivers. We recommend Dementia Careblazers, Dementia Success Path and Caregiver Stress. These channels offer practical advice, emotional support, and information on dealing with dementia specifically. 

6. Social Accounts 

Following certain social media accounts can also be a great way to get support as a caregiver. We recommend following @yourdementiatherapist on Instagram @dementiacaregiverssupportgroup on Facebook. These accounts offer practical tips, emotional support, community and information specifically for caregivers of loved ones with dementia. 

7. Apps

Apps can also be a helpful resource for caregivers. There are apps that can help with things like managing medications, tracking doctor's appointments, and communicating with other members of the care team. We recommend the apps Medisafe, CareZone, and Life360 . These apps offer helpful features like medication reminders, appointment tracking, and care team communication. 

8. Websites

In addition to all the great resources already mentioned, there are also some great websites specifically for caregivers. We recommend Dementia Map, The Caregiver Space, AgingCare, and Eldercare Locator. These websites offer practical tips, information on local resources, and forums where caregivers can connect with one another.  

Being a caregiver is hard work. But it doesn't have to be done alone. There are tons of great resources out there to help you in your journey. So, if you're feeling overwhelmed, take a deep breath and know that help is available. Whether you need practical tips, emotional support, or just someone to talk to, there are people and resources out there who can help. 

Since the COVID pandemic began, lockdowns, social distancing and intermittent quarantining has made it hard for families and communities to connect. And those isolating issues are compounded for people with dementia and their caregivers.

Due to heightened medical concerns, social interactions and outings may be curtailed or canceled, leaving the caregiver and cognitively impaired individual more time “alone” together.

Filling the endless hours with meaningful, enriching activities can be a challenge both for family and professional caregivers. That’s why it’s not surprising one of the frequent questions caregivers ask geriatric specialists and neurologists is: What can we do all day?

Now, one organization hopes to provide an answer—one that arrives at your door in a brightly colored box.

Purposeful, personalized activities 

In July 2022, Prairie Elder Care, a Kansas-based assisted living and dementia-care organization, launched Connectivities, a monthly subscription service for caregivers of people with dementia.

“Many times, for caretakers, the burden of planning overshadows their ability to truly engage,” said Connectivities co-founder Michala Gibson, RN. “Connectivities delivers a solution that’s simple, purposeful and personal right to caretakers’ front doorsteps.”

Each box includes eight or more seasonal activities, puzzles, games, etc., that have been tested by individuals with dementia in assisted living. While they may look simple, the materials in the box are finely curated to engage individuals with differing cognitive and physical abilities. 

"While they may look simple, the materials in the box are finely curated to engage individuals with differing cognitive and physical abilities."

“We spend a lot of time testing different shapes and sizes of the same product to figure out what’s actually going to work best for that particular activity,” said Mandy Shoemaker, a former elementary school principal and the other Connectivities co-founder.

To encourage multi-generational participation, Connectivities include a step-by-step written guide with photo illustrations, so many activities can be led or completed with the assistance of elementary-aged children and teenagers. 

In addition, the instructions include therapy goals and modifications to adapt the activity to the appropriate level of difficulty.

“In dementia care,” Shoemaker said, “we talk a lot about how the memory of an activity or interaction may quickly fade, but the feelings they create last.”

Each box also comes with a link to a website that features instructional videos as well as additional music therapy and exercise activities and support links to a caregiver community.

Fostering a sense of community, connection and control

As the owners of the Prairie Elder Care and Prairie Farmstead group homes in Kansas, Gibson and Shoemaker’s experiences led them to develop a philosophy of care that permeates the contents of every box.

“Connectivities really came from our engagement model, which is based on community, connection and control,” Gibson said. “People who are living with dementia need to have a feeling of control to be able to connect with people and form a community. “

During her 20 years in dementia care, Gibson has found maintaining that sense of control depends on caregivers being able to understand, anticipate and satisfy needs before the onset of frustration, confusion and anger.  

We all need a break from our daily routines every now and then, and that’s especially true for people living with dementia. If you’re caring for a loved one living with dementia, it’s also important to take some time for yourself on a regular basis. Research shows that just thirty minutes outside in nature can be a game changer for any of us. But finding activities that are both enjoyable and safe for both of you can be a challenge. That’s why we’ve put together a list of the best dementia-friendly outings to help you and your loved one get out of the house.  Some of these outings are best suited for people living with beginning stages or milder Alzheimer’s and dementia. 

Whether you’re looking for a way to spend some quality time together or you simply need a break from the regular routine, these outings are sure to please. And because they’re designed with safety in mind, you can relax and enjoy your time together without worry. So go ahead and explore our list of the best dementia-friendly outings.

1. Take a stroll through a botanical garden: Most botanical gardens have plenty of benches where you can rest, and the peaceful surroundings can be very calming for someone living with dementia. Just be sure to avoid gardens with crowds or loud noises. Call ahead and see if the garden offers golf cart tours on certain days.  This can be a nice way for both of you to relax.

2. Visit a local farm: There’s something about being surrounded by animals that can be very therapeutic. Farm animals are always entertaining. Even if your loved one didn’t love animals before, doesn’t mean they won’t now.  And because farms are typically large and open, there’s little risk of getting lost or confused. Just be sure to steer clear of any areas where machinery is in use.  Animal sanctuaries or rescues are great places to check out.  They are often open to the public.  You might even end up volunteering at one if things go well!

3. Attend a seniors-only fitness class: Exercise is great for both physical and mental health, so it’s perfect for people living with Alzheimer’s or dementia. Look for fitness classes specifically designed for seniors, as they tend to be lower impact and have less complicated movements.

4. Go fishing: Fishing is another activity that can be very calming, and it’s also great exercise. If your loved one has never fished before, consider taking a beginner’s class together. For an outing like this it is important to have an extra set of hands.  With the fishing gear to juggle and being around water, you want to be sure to set everyone up for success. 

5. Play tourist in your own town: Even if you’ve lived in your town for years, there’s probably still plenty that you haven’t seen. Playing tourist is a great way to spend time together while exploring your surroundings. Plus, it doesn’t require any special equipment or skills—just a sense of adventure!

6. Volunteer at a local animal shelter: Spending time with animals has been shown to have numerous benefits for people living with dementia, so volunteering at a local animal shelter is a great activity for animal lovers. Jobs like helping to socialize puppies and taking dogs for walks are a great option.

7. Take an art or cooking class: Art classes provide opportunities for socialization and creative expression, while cooking classes offer structure and routine—two things that people with dementia often find comforting. It is common for people living with Alzheimer’s and dementia to enjoy creative endeavors even if they did not enjoy them prior to diagnosis. Look for classes specifically designed for seniors or people with dementia/Alzheimer’s disease. 

8. Go on a nature hike: Being outdoors has been shown to reduce stress levels and improve overall well-being, so spending time in nature is always good idea. When choosing a hiking trail, look for ones that are well-marked and relatively level. And if possible, avoid trails with steep drop - offs or bodies water—they could present dangers if your loved one becomes confused or disoriented. Our October Connectivities Box includes a fun fall scavenger hunt!  It is a great outdoor activity!

9. Have lunch at a senior center: Senior centers offer activities, social events, and meals specifically tailored to seniors. Many also have day programs that provide supervised activities for people living with dementia/Alzheimer’s disease. Check your local senior center’s website or give them call find out what they currently offer.

10. Visit a local museum. Museums often have special tours for people living with Alzheimer’s or dementia.  Call ahead and see what the museum offers.  There are so many opportunities for connections in museums!

Caring for someone living with dementia can be both challenging and rewarding. It’s important to find ways relieve stress and stay positive — you and your loved one will benefit from it. We hope our list of the best dementia-friendly outings has given some ideas help you get started! Remember, it‘s important take breaks and focus on self-care —you deserve it!