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SuzieQ289 Asked January 2018

Mom was recently placed in a memory care unit. She seems to be adjusting but has no interest in anything. Any suggestions to occupy her time?

Mom is 92 and has no physical disability just memory issues. We are trying to find something to interest her. Any suggestions.

geewiz Jan 2018
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.  

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