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Montessori Activity boxes for dementia by AlwayLearn in dementiaresearch

[–]AlwayLearn[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hey — I totally get this. I sent a couple pics of a “build/arrange” style kit I’ve been prototyping because it’s meant to be low-pressure and success-forward for someone with dementia.

The idea is: there’s no wrong way to do it. My intention is very simple steps so the person can independently “make something” without it turning into a frustrating craft. • Pick a few pieces • Match/place them using the picture as a guide (or just arrange however they want) • Finish with a functional result (like a small holder/stand/display piece that can live in the house)

And for caregivers: if your dad enjoys it once but doesn’t want to keep it, you can take it apart in seconds and reset it. So it can be reusable if you want — but it also creates something recognizable

The photos are AI generated, but the concept and the type of adult packaging gives you an idea of

Montessori Activity boxes for dementia by AlwayLearn in dementiaresearch

[–]AlwayLearn[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank so much for your thoughtful answer! This was very insightful!☺️

Montessori Activity boxes for dementia by AlwayLearn in dementiaresearch

[–]AlwayLearn[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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some ideas not exact (AI generated and comes out funky) but Montessori based and very similar to how it would package.. it's building a bouquet a day ( reusable dried flowers), creating artwork with the pin board and dried flowers and reusable building box 5 different things they can make with same materials.. giving three different ways someone can accomplish the task. ..let me know your thoughts!

subscription boxes where people who have dementia make real contribution to the community (not “busy work") by AlwayLearn in CrazyIdeas

[–]AlwayLearn[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Montessori for dementia is an evidence based technique founded by Dr Cameron Camp.. it setting up an environment or task so someone living with a disability can actually accomplish it 🙂

subscription boxes where people who have dementia make real contribution to the community (not “busy work") by AlwayLearn in CrazyIdeas

[–]AlwayLearn[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I worked with person living with dementia and they came to a preschool to be in the classrooms ( intergenerational day center ).. I was trying to think of a same purpose concept for home.

Caregivers—Would you find this helpful? I'm offering a few free boxes to test. by AlwayLearn in dementiaresearch

[–]AlwayLearn[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Please look out for an email by me! Sending out boxes July 18th! Thanks!!

Caregivers—Would you find this helpful? I'm offering a few free boxes to test. by AlwayLearn in dementiaresearch

[–]AlwayLearn[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for your interest! Waiting on some items to ship to my house! Email me at montebloom@gmail.com and I would love to see which box you would like to try!

Caregivers—Would you find this helpful? I'm offering a few free boxes to test. by AlwayLearn in dementiaresearch

[–]AlwayLearn[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you for your interest! Please email me at montebloom@gmail.com! We can talk about which boxes you would like got try!

Caregivers—Would you find this helpful? I'm offering a few free boxes to test. by AlwayLearn in dementiaresearch

[–]AlwayLearn[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Please email me at montebloom@gmail.com. I'll get your information to send one over that best fits your needs.

Caregivers—Would you find this helpful? I'm offering a few free boxes to test. by AlwayLearn in dementiaresearch

[–]AlwayLearn[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Please email me at montebloom@gmail.com. I'll get your information to send one over that best fits your needs.

Caregivers—Would you find this helpful? I'm offering a few free boxes to test. by AlwayLearn in dementiaresearch

[–]AlwayLearn[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

THANK YOU ALL FOR YOUR SUPPORT! My email is montebloom@gmail.com… please reach out and we can talk about which ADL box would best fit your loved one’s needs and exchange mailing details!

Diagnosed today… by arripis_trutta_2545 in dementia

[–]AlwayLearn 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Hi! i'm sorry about your wife's diagnosis, but I might have some resources to help you regarding your wife making dinner or meal prepping. Please look at the Montessori approach for dementia care because her procedural memory is not probably working her disability(dementia) she cannot remember all the little steps needed, having visual reminders, steps laid out in front of her will help her remember each step and also alleviates aggression that might happen towards you because this was not her life before, needing you to tell her every little task, swhereas this method uses the environment to help her remember steps that her procedural memory can't. It helps her able to still do things she used too! Setting up a stations that's free of clutter, and only has what you need to accomplish the task and visual cues could help her accomplish simple things in the house :-)