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Supportive Services Team\u2019s \u201cDementia Support Corner\u201d<\/p>\n
Although San Diego is known for its beautiful weather year-round, we still have some particularly hot days that make going outside feel unpleasant. For people living with dementia, the heat can be even more harmful as they have less of an ability to regulate their body temperature<\/strong>. To deal with the heat, Kristen Romea, VP of Programs at Alzheimer\u2019s San Diego, recommends planning dementia-friendly activities that you can enjoy indoors. This piece will dive into how to plan meaningful and enjoyable activities indoors for the person you\u2019re caring for.<\/p>\n Planning Indoor Dementia-Friendly Activities<\/p>\n When planning meaningful activities<\/a> for a person living with dementia, Kristen recommends thinking about the person\u2019s personality, hobbies, and interests. \u201cThe most important thing to consider when planning any activity, no matter the season, is the person that you\u2019re planning for,\u201d says Kristen. For example, if the person living with dementia always enjoyed cooking, consider planning a day to make their favorite recipe at home.<\/p>\n It is also important to consider the limitations of the person living with dementia when you are planning any activity (indoor or outdoor). In the early stage of dementia people have fewer limitations, but as their dementia progresses their abilities will change as well<\/strong>. Feel free to adjust any of the activities suggested below to better fit the ability of the person you are caring for. If you feel stuck trying to figure out how to modify a particular activity, give us a call! Kristen and her team of Dementia Care Coaches love brainstorming ideas to modify activities and provide personalized guidance<\/a>. No matter what stage of the disease the person you are caring for is in, there is fun to be had indoors. Kristen recommends trying out these indoor activities this summer:<\/p>\n Early Stage<\/p>\n Middle Stage<\/p>\n Late Stage<\/p>\n For the late stage of the disease, Kristen recommends focusing on sensory<\/strong> activities and things the person you\u2019re caring for can passively enjoy at home. Activity ideas include:<\/p>\n If you are planning on some outdoor activities in the summer, Kristen says to keep in mind that people living with dementia often forget to drink water or drink enough water<\/strong>. \u201cHaving extra water available and easily accessible while you are out and about is important. For more information, give us a call at 858.492.4400<\/a> or check out this blog on hydration tips for summer heat<\/a>. Kristen also recommends having sunscreen on hand \u201cbecause people living with dementia will not always verbalize when they feel a sunburn.\u201d And don\u2019t forget, people living with dementia have a harder time regulating their body heat, so bring lots of layers if you are moving between indoor and outdoor activities.<\/p>\n Get free guidance in indoor activities from our dementia team today:<\/p>\n For more information on planning activities indoors, reach out to us today and speak with a Dementia Care Coach who can provide personalized dementia support and guidance based on your unique needs. Call 858.492.4400<\/a> or fill out a quick form<\/a> to talk to a compassionate Dementia Care Coach at Alzheimer\u2019s San Diego. Services are also available in Spanish<\/a>.<\/p>\n Our \u201cDementia Support Corner\u201d\u00a0series is an opportunity for our Supportive Services team to provide insight that can help people impacted by dementia.<\/p>\n By Heidi Emmenegger<\/p>\n\n
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