November 8, 2002, Newsletter Issue #110: Home Safety for People with Alzheimer`s Disease - Part II
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Activities and Dementia
It is important to choose activities that the demented person can manage.
All human beings, including people with dementia, have a fundamental psychological need to be occupied. However, the nerve pathways in the brain which carry motivation may be damaged in a person with dementia. You may therefore, have, to help them get started.
Many people with dementia also have problems concentrating. They may be unable to concentrate on anything, such as a TV program or reading the paper, for very long. This means that activities have to be adapted to meet their very special needs.
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