Activities

All forms of activities contribute to stimulating you physically and psychologically. If you are unable to pursue your interests, it may result in sadness, bitterness and anger.

Developing a dementia disease need not constrain you in regards to your previous activities. Initially, you can continue your activities, perhaps with a few adjustments.

It may not be necessary to replace your activities with new ones until later in the course of the disease.

Your activity level can become difficult to manage and cause stress. Consult with your relatives and prioritize the activities you still would like and are able to continue. It is important that your everyday life has meaning and provides you with good experiences.

Memory and concentration problems may affect your ability to pursue your activities in the same manner as before. You may feel insecure and embarrassed about your accomplishments, which may cause you to give up your activity entirely. If you give up an activity, it is important that you find a replacement for it.

You will need to include your loved ones in other activities. It could be a daily walk, for example, which will give you and your relatives exercise at the same time.

Try to arrange your days so there are opportunities to pursue and maintain your interests and thus maintain a good quality of life. Find out what your local community centre has to offer. There could, for example, be:

• Meetings
• Organised activities