Our Show and Tell visits with our dear friends are always so much fun. “You never know what you’re gonna get” but you can be assured that it will spark interest! Two Lady-Links visit at a time with our dear friends for Show and Tell, and the Lady-Links don’t coordinate what they will bring. That makes it a surprise for everyone and adds an element of mystery regarding what will be shown next.
Recently, the Show and Tell visit included a rock collection and a rock ‘n roll collection!
From rocks to Rock ‘n Roll…that made for some very enjoyable comments, memories and lots of laughs.
The Lady-Links incorporate these three tips in our visits when showing an item to a person with any type of cognitive decline:
- Safety – Items should be safe to handle and of an appropriate size and weight so that if dropped won’t cause injury.
- Senses – Items that appeal to more than just the visual sense will help with cognition. If possible, the item should be something the dear friend can hold or touch or perhaps even smell or hear. (Listening to music is a great activity.)
- Sentiment – Choose an item that will have possible meaning in the life of your dear one. Think of what might have been popular or of value when your dear one was a child or young adult.
What collections do you have that your friends or loved ones with dementia might enjoy seeing? You never know what memories or conversation you might inspire until you try!
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