One of the most important things you can do when faced with the death of a loved one is to allow yourself to grieve. You may experience shock, anger, sadness, and can even feel lost or helpless. This is normal, but it is necessary to express these feelings because keeping them in will only lessen your ability to cope.
Talk to your family and friends about what you are feeling. It is likely that they are feeling the same emotions as you and talking about it will help you cope and find closure. Talking about your loved one after their death is also a great way to honor their memory and help you appreciate the moments you had with them. There are other ways to honor them as well, including donating to their favorite charities, planting a tree in their memory, or spending time with family to share stories and reminisce with photos of fun times. These kinds of activities, while they may seem difficult, will help you find closure and acceptance.
When you experience the death of a family member, you will be filled with many emotions and may also be required to do things like make funeral arrangements or work with their estate planners to carry out their final will. During this time, it is imperative that you take care of yourself and not neglect your needs – eat well, get plenty of rest, and try to continue doing the things that bring you joy. Whether this is exercise or spending time with friends, this will help you cope and keep a level head while dealing with other responsibilities.
One important thing to know when dealing with a loved one with dementia is that fulfilling activities don’t need to be expensive or complicated. In fact, one of the best ways to give your loved one a creative way to express themselves is a very popular activity: coloring books.
Adult coloring books are currently becoming more popular than ever before. In the past decade or so, they have become an excellent way to reduce stress and keep their mind active. There is also a wide range of coloring books for different interests.
When you’re looking for coloring pages for a loved one with dementia, try to find one that is based on their interests and abilities. It doesn’t need to be intricate or difficult as this will only cause frustration. Instead, pick something that allows them a lot of space to color.
Look for coloring books for seniors or adults as opposed to images for children unless your loved one is interested in cartoons or themes. For example, if they love fishing, find some fishing images to color. If they love nature, find coloring pages with birds.
What You Will Need
To get the best out of this activity, the primary essentials include:
Colored pencils
Coloring pages or books
A comfortable place to sit down
Caregiver Tips
Here are some hospice caregiver tips to keep in mind when doing activities with your loved ones dealing with dementia:
Even though your loved one is having trouble remembering names or events in their life, they may likely remember their childhood. Try asking them about their favorite clothing or colors that they used to wear.
While doing activities with a loved one, try to engage them in conversation. You can even play soft music in the background to create a positive and calm environment.
Remember that the goal you have is to create an engaging activity with your loved one with dementia. Don’t worry too much about the end result.
Activities for people with dementia have the best chance of success when done early in the day when your loved one is well-rested. If they aren’t interested in participating, don’t force it. Instead, try again another time.
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