Scrapbooking to Cope with Dementia

Scrapbooking is lots of fun. Interestingly, scrapbooking is also effective tool for memory preservation for folks with Dementia or Alzheimer’s.

Photographs remind people of pleasant times, and sometimes even have the capability of calming a person down when he or she is in a stressed state.

Depending on the type of Alzheimer’s or Dementia one has, the scrapbook can be used to assist in reminiscing about the past or to help them relate to their current situation.

Scrapbooks are also a good tool for professional caregivers to use, particularly when the patient is asking questions about his or her past. With the scrapbook, the caregiver has the capability to answer the question.

Using specific techniques can help maximize the usefulness of scrapbooks for people with Alzheimer’s or Dementia.
· Use close-up pictures of the person or object
· Use captions to describe each picture. Include who is in it, and a little information about the person. Use large, legible print.
· Keep it simple. Avoid cluttering pages with extraneous décor, not directly related to the photos.

To learn more, A Better Life Homecare is having a scrapbooking event on October 13 at 1:00. Call 918.392.3838 for details.