Arts and Crafts

The Best Crafts for the Elderly

Are you looking for fun and exciting ways to let your favorite seniors spend their free time? Well, you've come to the right place as we have tons of suggested crafts for the elderly, which will keep their hands busy, their imaginations fertile, and their time occupied. Remember, no one is immune to the magic of crafting from toddlers to seniors. But perhaps, this craft is more appreciated during the twilight years of old age as nostalgic feelings set in. In this fast-paced, digital world where everything is instant, there's something more poignant about a handcrafted, artisanal piece you make with your own hands. In fact, it is common for every family to have an heirloom piece, like a sweater knitted by grandma or a blanket crocheted by her loving fingers. As people age, mobility becomes…

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Easy Crafts for Seniors with Dementia

For those whose lives have never been touched by dementia, it's not always easy to recognize the positive impact a class in crafts for dementia patients can have, especially since some of the participants of an art and crafts class don’t remember what they’ve done minutes later. People who haven’t seen what dementia is like up close don’t know the downsides. They also don’t realize how important it is to create as many good moments in the dementia patient’s life as possible. Dementia is a progressive disease that affects memory. The longer the person has it, the less they remember. They begin to forget how to do things and people they knew. Simple tasks become more difficult and more dangerous. But it isn’t until the end stages of the disease that the person loses their own…

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