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A great way to approach this is to tailor activities to the specific interests and abilities of the group, such as:
?1. Getting to Know the Group -Have a brief, friendly chat with each person to learn about their hobbies, what they did for a living, and what they enjoy, use visual aids: Bring some old photos or a book with pictures of different topics (e.g., gardens, old cars, famous landmarks, historical events). Ask them what catches their eye and what memories those images bring up.

Depending on the group, play activities, songs, board Games:
-Choose games that are easy to understand and don't require too much dexterity.
?-Classics: Checkers, dominos, or simple card games like Go Fish or Old Maid.
?-Visual Bingo: Instead of numbers, use pictures of animals, flowers, or famous people.
?-Memory Games:
?"What's Missing?": Place a few familiar objects on a tray. Have them look at the tray, then cover it and remove one item. See if they can remember what's gone
For older people apply tbe Dialogue and Discussion:
?-Use prompts from the pictures: "This picture of a garden reminds me of when I was a child. Did you have a garden?"
?"Show and Tell": Invite them to bring in an object that is special to them and tell the group about it.
?-Discuss current events: Keep it light and positive. Talk about a recent local event, a new film, or a fun news story.

?I will be patient and listen, I don't rush the conversation, and give them time to think and respond.
?-Use positive reinforcement: Praise their contributions and show genuine interest in what they have to say.
?-Flexibility: Be ready to change direction if an activity isn't working. The most important thing is for everyone to feel comfortable and enjoy themselves.
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