Will going to a Senior Citizen Center help a dementia Mom (81) with a bad heart condition to have better days?

For what its worth, the outside activities will be most beneficial to you if you are not "on duty". If finances permit find a day stay facility for Mom. Their activities will be designed for her, she will have the opportunity for new interactions but best of all the stimulation will help tremendously with the evening restlessness. My husband resisted his twice a week visits for about 6 weeks but persistence paid off in big benefits for both of us.

I think it's a great idea!!

Just make sure you don't get so wrapped up in what you're doing that she wanders off. It's GOT to be better to "people watch" different people than she watches at home. Mom has dementia. Nothing pleases her more than watching the world go by.

Yes, I have it a couple days a week. It has been a good thing for us.

Chick, activity and socialization is very important for those with dementia. I would get bored to if I was with the same person, day after day after day! Is there a day care in your area for those with dementia? My concern is that mom will become frustrated because of the complexity of the crafts at the senior center. Dementia day care offers crafts that are appropriate for those with dementia.

I think it's a great idea! have you approached her doctor about the possibility of meds to reduce the Sundowning? Can you get her seen by a geriatric psychiatrist?

It sounds awesome to me. It could offer you both an outlet. She might end up enjoying it and doing crafts. Socialization with others pushes people out of their comfort zone. I think it is a great plan for both of you! Have Fun!

Ours is run through the local Council On A, they even do outings. She is going to the zoo tomorrow.

Socialization is the best thing that has happened to my mother since her diagnosis. She seems more alert and interested in what is going on outside her private world. I have a friend that took her ALZ father to an Adult Day care. She was able to continue working and he got out of the house on a regular basis. The day care had workers who understood the disease and knew how to manage the individuals who attended the care center.

it is a great idea getting out & about, if you feel that youre mum wont or cant join in with the activies that is available then buy a set of coloured pens & a colouring in book and let her fill it in herself, choose a book with flowers and scenery, my mum is in hospital she is 84yrs with dementia, we never thought for a minute she would be interested in doing this, today she asked for crayons, just remind her how much you like her drawings and hang 1 up at home, reminding her of this. I hope this is helpful for you.

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