Some activities, such as sorting, pairing, matching and puzzles, should be offered once and then repeated twice during the week.
Remember that most activities that require movement – grasping, pressing, pushing, gripping, extending, scooping and reaching – are helpful in improving hand-eye coordination, maintaining interest, providing sensory stimulation and promoting wellbeing.
Supervision at all times is essential.
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Fiddle Box
Collect items according to his/her previous profession or occupation. Place items in a box and present it to your mom or dad two, three times a day for "feel, touch, explore."
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Deck of cards
Give your spouse a deck of cards to be separated into suits: spades, hearts, diamond and clubs.
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Music
Play folk or popular music from your loved one's era – this never fails to please. Give percussions instruments to add to the fun.
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Rubber Tipped Darts Game
This can be played by one or two people, each having three darts to throw. It does not injure players or damage walls.
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Untying Knots
Buy a medium rope and tie a few simple knots. Ask the one you are caring for to "help" you untie the knots.
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Threading Yarn or String
Buy large pasta loops to string together with a thick yarn or thin rope.
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