Naadira Fernandez

Activity 4
Activity Title: Breakfast Scramble

Sources:
S., Mumford, K., N., & Bingham, J. (2014, May 16). Family Reunion: Minute to Win It.
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Dementia. (n.d.). Retrieved May 2, 2018, from https://www.alz.org/what-is-dementia.asp

Equipment needed: Cereal box, scissors, table, and a timer

Activity Description: The objective of this activity is cognitive skill building, specifically
memory and delayed recall, and concentration.

1. Group leader will cut the front of a cereal box into even puzzle pieces (about 16-20 pieces).

2. The group leader will then randomly stack the puzzle pieces facing down on a table.

3. After a participant is selected from the group, the timer will be set for 60 seconds.

4. The selected participant will have 60 seconds to turn over the puzzle pieces and reassemble
the cereal box cover.

5. If a puzzle piece falls on the floor, the participant has to pick up the fallen piece before they
can continue with the puzzle.

6. The puzzle must be complete and on the table before time runs out.

Primary interaction pattern(s) (activity analysis): The primary interaction pattern for this
activity is Aggregate. I chose this pattern because the nature of this group is action directed by a
person toward an object while in the company of other persons who are directing actions toward
objects but the action is not directed toward each other, no interaction required among
participants.

Adaptation: This activity can be adapted for people with a cognitive impairment. One cognitive
impairment in particular that could be adapted for this activity is Dementia. Dementia is a group
of symptoms associated with memory decline or over thinking skills severe enough to reduce an
individual’s ability to complete everyday tasks. Dementia symptoms can vary depending on the
individual however, at least two core mental functions must be significantly impaired to be
considered dementia including memory, communication & language, ability to focus and pay
attention, reasoning and judgement, and/or visual perception. One way this activity could be
adapted is by cutting the cereal box in a small number (about 6-8) pieces and keep the pieces
large. This will help the participants to complete the puzzle in the allotted time, while also
helping them to focus by having fewer puzzle pieces to put together. This activity can also be
adapted by allowing the participants increased time to complete the puzzle. Instead of 60
seconds, the time can be extended to 2-3 mins to allow the participants more time to use their
delayed recall skills to remember where the puzzle pieces belong. During the activity the
facilitator should provide verbal and gestural cues if necessary, as well as make sure the
environment is free of any distractions that may interfere with the participants’ ability to
complete the puzzle.