How Can I Keep Someone with Dementia Engaged?

Really look for activities that they’ve always enjoyed doing in the past and maybe that they enjoy doing now. Oftentimes that just really helps to give them a sense of purpose. So, if it’s things, even daily activities, whether it’s helping you to dry dishes, setting the table, even sitting and planning for a meal, talking that through, those are really wonderful things. They’re normal daily activities.

~ Elaine Kiehler

What can you do to keep someone with dementia engaged? This is a question Kim Hegwood hears often. Her guest today on Life Happens is Elaine Kiehler, Memory Care program Director with Brookdale Senior Living.

Title: How Can I Keep Someone with Dementia Engaged?

A few questions Kim will ask are:

1. Why is keeping someone with dementia engaged so important?

2. What are some of the best ways to keep someone engaged?

3. Are there certain activities that work well for dementia patients?

3. How do I know if my loved one needs more stimulation and engagement than I can offer at home?

4. What can a memory care community offer to my loved one?

How to Contact

Website: brookdale.com

Email: ekiehler@brookdale.com

Phone: 281-205-5956 direct or main #281-320-9000

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/brookdaleseniorliving

Twitter: https://twitter.com/brookdaleliving

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/brookdaleliving

Bio:

Elaine Kiehler, B.A., AD/TXC, CDP, CADDCT
Elaine has been working with residents with dementia for over 15 years. She is currently a Memory Care Program Director with Brookdale Senior Living and a mentor for onboarding Clare Bridge coordinators/managers new to the Brookdale memory care environment.  Elaine has extensive experience providing support groups for families dealing with dementia both as a facilitator through the Alzheimer’s Association and currently with Brookdale.  Elaine received her Bachelor’s degree with honors work in Gerontology.

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Kim Hegwood Attorney at Law, Podcaster

Kim Hegwood, born in Bay City, is an Elder Law and Estate Planning Attorney based in Houston, Texas. Kim has been a practicing Attorney since she graduated from South Texas College of Law in 1996. After watching her grandparents struggle to maintain their independence as they grew older, trying to navigate the challenges of aging, and deal with the legal, financial, and emotional challenges that our loved ones face in their golden years, Kim dedicated her career to helping families preserve their dignity and protect their assets.