Lady-Links: Fourth Fun

Celebrating special holidays with friends or loved ones with dementia requires some modifications, but that doesn’t mean that they can’t be fun.  At our Lady-Links visits, we find activities that represent the meaning of each holiday but we avoid the stress that sometimes comes with holiday preparation.

For the Fourth of July, we always look for crafts that represent patriotism and the spirit of the birth of America.  We talk about how we celebrated as children with sparklers, parades, picnics and watching fireworks at night.

We engage our dear friends by letting them complete the parts of the craft that are easy to assemble.  Any small detail or difficult work is done by one of the Lady-Links.

With the summer heat, most of our dear friends prefer to stay inside.  That’s why making crafts is such an enjoyable and practical way to celebrate the Fourth of July.

We’ve also found that singing patriotic songs, waving flags, making decorations, and eating specially decorated treats adds to the festivities.

A Fourth of July celebration, with a few modifications, is a wonderful way to make your friends or loved ones with dementia feel a part of a special event.