Gentle Winter Activities for People Living with Memory Loss

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Gentle Winter Activities for People Living with
Memory Loss

• Memory Company

905.888.8808
info_at_memoryandcompany.com
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Sensory-Focused Engagement

• Activities
• Explore textures like fleece, moss, or silk.
• Use sensory boxes with pinecones, cinnamon
  sticks, or stones.
• Tips
• Ensure safety with lightweight, non-hazardous
  materials.
• Provide supervision for all activities.

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Simplified Creative Experience

• Arts Crafts
• Card making, scrapbooking, or colouring with
  easy-to-use tools.
• Focus
• Use simple instructions celebrate effort over
  outcome.

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Reminiscence and Memory Connection

• Stimulate memories with photos, videos, and
  familiar objects.
• Encourage conversations about winter traditions
  or childhood memories.
• Activities
• Board games or winter trivia.

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Music and Auditory Comfort

• The same technology we have in our smartphones
  for GPS tracking and location can be used to
  protect and keep those living with Memory Loss
  safe.

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Music and Auditory Comfort

• Benefits Music lifts mood and enhances social
  interaction.
• Activities Sing-alongs, clapping, gentle
  dancing, or soothing melodies.

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Gentle Movement and Comfort

• Light physical activities for improved
  flexibility and mood
• Seated stretching exercises.
• Gentle arm movements and relaxation techniques.
• Tip Ensure professional guidance for safe
  practices.

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Sensory Comfort Experiences

• Sensory Comfort Experiences
• Use winter-specific sensory comforts.
• Weighted blankets and warm hand massages.
• Aromatherapy with winter scents like vanilla or
  pine.
• Water therapy (where available) to boost mood and
  reduce anxiety.

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• Memory Company

Markham Club Address 100 Renfrew Drive, Suite
110 Markham, ON Canada L3R 9R6 Email
markham_at_memoryandcompany.com
Email info_at_memoryandcompany.com
Contact Number 905.888.8808
Oakville Club Address 407 Iroquois Shore Road,
Unit 1 Oakville, ON Canada L6H 1M3 Email
oakville_at_memoryandcompany.com
https//memoryandcompany.com/
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Thank you!!

• Memory Company

905.888.8808
info_at_memoryandcompany.com
https//memoryandcompany.com/