Provide some interaction and activity for Care recipient (cr) with a memory deficit

Try: #engage the cr by inviting him or her too look in the basket with you #make one of the recipes from the cookbook or magazine #have cr use the various utensils #talk about the aprons and what they remind the cr of or of memories associated with wearing them #ask questions such as what are some of your favorite recipes what is your favorite spice what does this smell remind you of what do you think this utensil is used for these people look like they are celebrating a special occasion what foods do you see in the picture

Materials: Basket or box cookbooks or recipes cooking magazines pictures of family gatherings around table of food aprons cooking utensils like cookie cutters spatulas whisks slotted spoons etc spices songs on tape or cd that have a cooking theme

Categories: Cognitive Intellectual, Social, Somewhat Aware, So-So S T Memory

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*This information is listed as a Tip and is not explicitly medically licensed

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