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Day 78 - Magic
Apr. 22nd, 2020 07:40 pmThey say it’s hard for dementia patients to take on new activities. That’s why it’s important to keep them engaged in enjoyable activities they are familiar with, for as long as possible.
My mom doesn’t read or crochet anymore – two activities she enjoyed. Interestingly, though, she’s taken up ironing clothes!
We tune into Magic FM in the morning, a smooth classics station. She sits by the laundry basket while I prepare lunch and, iron in hand, gets to work. The Beatles, Motown, Whitney Houston – so many songs she enjoyed when she could still drive, when she still could create memories.
My mom doesn’t read or crochet anymore – two activities she enjoyed. Interestingly, though, she’s taken up ironing clothes!
We tune into Magic FM in the morning, a smooth classics station. She sits by the laundry basket while I prepare lunch and, iron in hand, gets to work. The Beatles, Motown, Whitney Houston – so many songs she enjoyed when she could still drive, when she still could create memories.
