Degenerative conditions that cause memory loss can difficult both on caregivers and sufferers. Fortunately, by doing targeted, stimulating activities, you can help your loved one remember the life they love. Here are three activities you can do with your loved one, and how senior care can help. 

Activities You Can Do With Seniors In Memory Care

1. Go Through Family Albums 

Scrapbooks and photo albums are treasure troves for seniors struggling with memory loss since snippets of their lives are often in these books. When you visit your loved one in a senior care center, go through the photo albums with them, and talk about the memories you have of the photos. This can help, in turn, to jog their memories.

2. Bake or Cook

Baking and cooking bring pleasant smells, a familiar task, and food to your loved one that can evoke pleasant memories. While making the food, ask them for tips and tricks along the way, so they can be involved and feel valued during the process. 

3. Play Music

Playing or listening to music can also stir up positive feelings in your loved one. Bring your favorite instrument or ask others to play when you’re at the senior care center. If you need inspiration, consider playing music from their youth or young adulthood they might appreciate. This also has the benefit of possibly helping them remember a facet of their past.

If you know a loved one who’s living with dementia, consider a senior care residence where they can receive 24/7 memory care, such as Sunshine Senior Residences in Stamford, CT. Located in a residential neighborhood, this warm, friendly senior living residence creates a homey atmosphere, making it possible for people to improve their daily quality of life. To find out more about how they can help, visit their website or give their office a call at (203) 517-0440.