Can you attend an activity with her? Memory issues are scary to the person. Does the facility 'round up' the residents for activities? Does she suffer from depression? Would a mood elevator help? Does she like puzzles? Of course, a small number of large pieces. Music is rarely forgotten despite a person being unable to remember anything. Tapes can be found in thrift stores for fifty cents. Show tunes usually work. How about large fashion magazines. Looking at the pictures --- asking what color the item is, commenting on the style. all helps the memory make connections.
Does she like puzzles? Of course, a small number of large pieces. Music is rarely forgotten despite a person being unable to remember anything. Tapes can be found in thrift stores for fifty cents. Show tunes usually work. How about large fashion magazines. Looking at the pictures --- asking what color the item is, commenting on the style. all helps the memory make connections.