If you’re living with early onset Alzheimer’s disease or caring for someone with the disease, relaxation is not an easy thing to attain during the day. National Relaxation Day is Saturday, August 15, and below are some suggested activities that may provide relaxation and new memories. The activities can be done with family members living in your home as well as individually. Give yourself permission to take a moment and breathe.
- Listen to comforting, soothing music
- Look at photos
- Paint with non-toxic watercolors
- Draw or color
- If able to watch TV, watch a favorite movie
- Create albums or scrapbook of photos, newspaper clippings, cards, etc.
- Tell your loved one you’re glad you have this time with them
- Have a picnic in your backyard or place a blanket on your living room floor for an indoor picnic
- Have food delivered from your favorite restaurant
- Enjoy a cup of coffee, tea, or favorite beverage together
- Make root beer floats
- Make your own sundaes