http://giftofenrichment.com/ Gift of Enrichment - Blog RSS Feed 2.0 en-us Sun, 19 Apr 2026 02:20:27 GMT Sun, 19 Apr 2026 02:20:27 GMT http://giftofenrichment.com/blog/16859/Early-Stage-Dementia-Unique-Challenge-with-Reading blog Individuals in the early stages of dementia often face unique challenges that can affect their willingness to participate in activities. Many still have some awareness of their cognitive changes. They notice when they can't find the right word or when they get turned around on the way to the dining room, and this awareness can create feelings of insecurity or self‑consciousness. As a result, they may begin avoiding situations where others might notice these lapses—including your activity session. This stage may also coincide with recent losses of independence. Perhaps they no longer live alone, or they now need help managing tasks they once handled confidently, such as finances or medication. These changes can be upsetting, and some individuals may become particularly sensitive to interactions that feel as though they are being treated like a child. When you have a resident who has always loved reading but now seems to drift—wandering with a book in hand, watching television instead of engaging, or never actually opening the book—it can be a sign that reading has become difficult or overwhelming. Instead of drawing attention to the change, gently redirect them into a related, confidence‑preserving activity. One effective approach is to ask for their assistance. Presenting an activity as a meaningful task can restore a sense of purpose and competence. For example: "I'm working on a missing‑letter game, and I could really use your help. Would you help me search for a specific letter in this pile of tiles?" This kind of invitation feels collaborative rather than corrective, and it allows the participant to engage without feeling exposed or judged. Additional Words & Letters Activities to try Scrabble Jr. Boggle Word Search Crossword Puzzles Word Scramble Word Lists with Letter Tiles Tue, 31 Mar 2026 06:00:00 GMT http://giftofenrichment.com/blog/16859/Early-Stage-Dementia-Unique-Challenge-with-Reading http://giftofenrichment.com/blog/16409/Don-t-Forget-About-Late-Stage-Dementia---Them-Need-Activities-Too blog  Don't Forget the Late-Stage Dementia Residents Late‑stage dementia often affects a person's ability to respond to their environment, hold a conversation, or control movement. Because of this, it's hard to predict what might spark interest or engagement. Responses may be very subtle—a brief glance, a small change in facial expression, or a gentle reach toward an object. Participation time is usually short, sometimes only a few minutes. Offer breaks as needed, and if the person loses interest, simply try a different activity. Here's an activity many late‑stage participants enjoy: Golf Balls & Muffin Tin (or Egg Carton) Place 12 golf balls in a bowl and set out a mini‑muffin tin or egg carton. Put one golf ball into the muffin tin to show the idea. Place a second golf ball in the participant's hand and invite them to put it into the tin or carton. Praise their success. Hand them another golf ball and repeat the task at their pace. One of the late‑stage residents smiled when I placed a golf ball in his hand and invited him to put it in the muffin tin. It seemed to spark a memory for him. Addition activities for late‑stage participants include: Flower arranging. Folding napkins or hand towels from a small basket. Looking through photo albums or travel/food magazines with more pictures than words. Polishing a simple wooden object, such as a duck or figurine, with a small amount of oil. Sorting or stacking colored tiles. Sorting poker chips. Painting simple coloring pages with watercolors. Lacing cards with large holes and yarn. Bean bag toss.   Thu, 26 Feb 2026 06:00:00 GMT http://giftofenrichment.com/blog/16409/Don-t-Forget-About-Late-Stage-Dementia---Them-Need-Activities-Too http://giftofenrichment.com/blog/16059/-Missing-Letters--A-Fun--Engaging-Word-Game blog  Missing Letters: A Fun, Engaging Word Game Word games can be a wonderful way to spark joy, encourage focus, and build confidence for individuals in the early to middle stages of dementia. One of our favorites is Missing Letters—a simple yet stimulating activity that combines reading, problem-solving, and visual association.  What Is Missing Letters? The goal of the game is straightforward: find the letters missing from a word that's paired with an image. By connecting pictures with words, participants engage both language and memory, making the activity accessible and rewarding. You can use letter tiles from Scrabble, Bananagrams, or purchase inexpensive craft-store tiles to bring the game to life. DIY: Create Your Own Missing Letters Pages Making your own game pages is easy and customizable: Choose a theme: Flowers, Animals, Winter Holidays, or any topic your loved one enjoys. Select images: Use photos or clip art that clearly depict items from your theme. Add words: Print the images with the associated words (e.g., Flowers: DAISY, TULIP, ROSE, SUNFLOWER). Remove letters: Replace a few letters with blank spaces. Increase difficulty by removing more letters. TIp: For lower-functioning participants, provide only the tiles for the missing letters. For a greater challenge, offer a larger set of tiles to choose from. How to Present the Activity The way you introduce the game makes all the difference: Invite with enthusiasm: "I have something really fun to do, but I need your help!" Connect to familiar interests: "You like word searches—this is a word game called Missing Letters!" Encourage participation: "Can you find the missing letters for these words?" Show the images, name the words, and let the participant explore at their own pace. Supporting Engagement Sometimes residents may appear hesitant or unsure. Here are gentle strategies: Prompt with a clue: "I'm searching for an M—can you help me find it?" Step back: Leave the tiles and words in front of them, then walk away. Giving space allows them time to relax and engage independently. Celebrate success: When you return, praise their accomplishments warmly.  Keep the Fun Going Once a page is completed, invite them to choose another theme. Review the images and words together to reinforce confidence and enjoyment. Observe and support—but resist the urge to do it for them. The sense of achievement is part of the magic. Mon, 08 Dec 2025 06:00:00 GMT http://giftofenrichment.com/blog/16059/-Missing-Letters--A-Fun--Engaging-Word-Game http://giftofenrichment.com/blog/15807/Visually-Impaired---Blind-Activities blog Visually Impaired and Blind with Montessori Method "Let's enjoy this with our hands and minds" – A caregiver's explanation for a tactile activity "We're going to do something together that feels good to the touch and gives your mind a little workout. You don't need to see it to enjoy it—your hands will do the exploring, and I'll be right here with you." Cognitive Stimulation "This activity helps your brain stay active. You'll be making choices, noticing patterns, and remembering how things fit together." "We might sort objects by how they feel—like smooth, bumpy, or soft. That's using your thinking muscles." "You're solving little puzzles with your hands, and that's wonderful for your mind." Fine Motor Skills "As you pick things up, turn them, or place them just right, your fingers are doing gentle, important work." "We're keeping your hands strong and nimble—like a quiet exercise for your fingers." "Would you like to try stacking these soft blocks or matching textures with your fingertips? (click the activity to learn more)  Activities: Golf balls and muffin tin, flower arranging, dough and kneading, silverware sorting, loops & loom, beads & pipe cleaner, lacing, thread spoons and rack, pipe fitter, and nuts & bolts. Mon, 13 Oct 2025 06:00:00 GMT http://giftofenrichment.com/blog/15807/Visually-Impaired---Blind-Activities http://giftofenrichment.com/blog/15622/Person-Centered-Activity-Category---Matching blog Matching Activities Across Dementia Stages: Supporting Cognitive Ability Through Familiarity and Adaptation Montessori-inspired matching tasks can be thoughtfully scaled to meet individuals where they are cognitively, while gently encouraging growth and exploration. This progression—from basic shapes and colors to intricate wildflower identification—offers a beautiful arc of engagement that supports both early and middle-stage dementia. Early-Stage Dementia: Familiar Formats with Strategic Thinking Activities such as: Playing cards: Matching playing cards with scan/copies of random or sequence playing cards to create variations. Dominoes: Matching dominoes with scan/copies the dominos randomly to create variations of the game. Coins:  Matching coins with a copy page of pennies, nickels, dimes and quarters. These tap into long-term memory, strategic reasoning, and fine motor coordination. They offer opportunities for light competition, sequencing, and pattern recognition—skills often retained in early stages. Familiarity with game formats also promotes confidence and social interaction. Middle-Stage Dementia: Visual Matching with Personal Relevance As cognitive processing shifts, matching activities benefit from: Simplified visuals and bold contrasts Concrete categories and recognizable themes Memory cards are a great matching game because they are two of the same cards.  Take a set of memory cards, place the memory cards of the printer or scanner and print a copy (see figure). Next, take the set of memory card to match the copy of memory cards.      Examples of memory cards: Animal Country flags or national symbols NFL or MLB team logos (ideal for sports enthusiasts) National Park icons or nature scenes (for those with outdoor interests) These formats reduce reliance on abstract reasoning and instead engage recognition, reminiscence, and sensory cues. Matching becomes less about strategy and more about connection and success through familiarity. Wed, 03 Sep 2025 06:00:00 GMT http://giftofenrichment.com/blog/15622/Person-Centered-Activity-Category---Matching http://giftofenrichment.com/blog/15321/-Memory-Room-in-the-Client-s-Home blog  Memory Room Setup (Adapted from Brush April, 2025) A memory room in the home can nurture a sense of independence for a loved one experiencing early-stage dementia by providing them with a familiar space where they can easily locate personal and meaningful items. Choosing the Right Room: Since the memory room will be used frequently, select a room on the main floor—such as the living room, home office, or dining room—instead of the kitchen, which is primarily reserved for meal preparation. Steps to Prepare the Memory Room: Declutter and Clean: Remove any items that are no longer needed or might cause distress—like unused boxes or personal belongings that could evoke anxiety. Furnish with Familiar Items: Include a comfortable chair or familiar couch, a table, cupboards or shelving units, proper lighting, and perhaps a radio or stereo. The goal is to create an environment that is cozy and recognizable, reducing the risk of stress or confusion. Organize the Cupboard: Use foldable fabric storage cubes to organize different items: Memorabilia: Coupons, old photos, newspaper clippings, or letters. Games: Items such as triominos, dominos, NFL/MLB memory games, playing cards, Qwirkle, or Sequence. Puzzles: Cube puzzles, wooden Tetris puzzles, or photo puzzles. Art Supplies: Colored pencils, markers, or watercolors for coloring pages.  4 Curate Items for the Table: Place a couple of items—for example, a small flower arrangement, neatly folded towels or napkins, or even silverware that needs polishing—to provide gentle, purposeful activities. Incorporate a Digital Clock: Position a small table or desk with a digital clock that displays the date and day in a large, clear format. This can be mounted on the tabletop, desk, or even on a wall to aid orientation. Label Common Items: To further assist with recognition and memory recall, label everyday objects (such as the clock, table, newspaper, and so on) so that your loved one can easily identify them. This carefully designed space not only supports daily routines but also bolsters the confidence and sense of individuality of someone navigating early-stage dementia. Sun, 08 Jun 2025 06:00:00 GMT http://giftofenrichment.com/blog/15321/-Memory-Room-in-the-Client-s-Home http://giftofenrichment.com/blog/15283/Dementia-s-Effect-on-the-Five-Senses blog Dementia is a complex disorder that can impact every aspect of a person's daily life and complications that affect the brain's ability to function, encompasses several including Lewy body dementia, Parkinson's disease, vascular dementia, Huntington's disease, and Alzheimer's disease. Memory loss is the symptom most people associate with dementia, but many different areas of the brain can be affected, causing changes in personality, movement, behavior, emotions, language, and sensory perception. Sensory perception is affected when dementia renders the brain unable to interpret the information sent to it by the eyes, ears, tongue, nose, or skin. When presenting activities to those with dementia, consider the following: Sight Although there might not be anything physically wrong with one's eyes, the brain might have difficulty interpreting what is seen. Here are some strategies that might help: Set up the activity on a plain or solid-colored background; avoid tablecloths or place mats with patterns. Accentuate color contrasts, place light-colored objects on dark backgrounds and vice versa. Limit the number of objects offer at one time; for example, for coin sorting, place a few coins at a time. Bigger may be better; offer larger checkers, dominoes, or other game pieces. Simplify—avoid busy patterns and overly detailed items; for example, use simpler outlines for coloring or painting. Hearing Even if an individual does not have hearing loss, he may have difficulty processing what he hears. To maximize the participant's ability to understand you, Ensure that you have the person's attention before speaking. Try to make and maintain eye contact; position yourself at the same physical level (sit if they are seated or stand if they are standing). Smell The sense of smell is often the first to be affected by Alzheimer's, and although sense of smell is not critical to activity participation, keep the following in mind: Without the ability to smell, it can be more difficult for participants to distinguish between edible and nonedible items; for example, sniffing will not differentiate a cup of paintbrush rinse water from a cup of coffee or tea. Reduce or remove background noise. Try using shorter, simpler sentences. Taste Decreased taste bud sensitivity combined with diminished sense of smell can affect the way things taste, again leading to the risk of putting inedible or harmful objects in the mouth. Be sure to use nontoxic supplies (e.g., glues and paints). Avoid placing non-food items (e.g., beads, water for rinsing paintbrushes, nuts and bolts) in cups or other containers associated with food. Touch Individuals may have decreased sensitivity, which can lead to diminished dexterity and fine motor skills. Some participants may favor certain textures and find others unpleasant. ·      Provide larger activity materials that are easier to pick up (e.g., buttons, blocks, puzzle pieces, beads). ·      Lay items out on a flat surface so that they can be picked up more easily than those offered in a box or basket. ·      Offer items that have a variety of textures and note those that are preferred. Some may like soft textures, such as felt, velvet, yarn, cotton balls, or stuffed animals; others may prefer items with smooth surfaces.     Thu, 29 May 2025 06:00:00 GMT http://giftofenrichment.com/blog/15283/Dementia-s-Effect-on-the-Five-Senses http://giftofenrichment.com/blog/15125/Engaging-Participants-with-Dementia blog Some participants are ready, willing, and able to jump in and start an activity, whereas others need encouragement. If your first attempt to engage someone does not work, try again. If they are still resistant, perhaps move on to others and then come back and try a different approach. If the participant wants you to do the activity for them, then you have a couple of choices: (1) Tell the participant that you are busy demonstrating an activity with their neighbor and that you will be back, or (2) help the participant, but after one minute, say "It's your turn!" DO NOT do the activity for them—that is not your goal! Think of creative ways to get them engaged. You could also try the following: Demonstration – With very little explanation, show the materials and demonstrate what to do with them. Invitation – Set out the activity adjacent to the participant and begin doing the activity. If/when the participant shows interest, invite them to join in. Once they are engaged, excuse yourself to "go help Betty" or to "get a tissue." Slide the activity in front of the participant so that they may continue on their own. Ask for their "assistance" – Ask the participant if they would be able to help you with the task. "These poker chips are all jumbled, could you sort them for me?" "These bolts came loose, could you tighten them?" Limit options – Too many choices can be overwhelming for some, so narrow them down. For a weaving loom, give only a few loops at a time. For painting or coloring, ask, "Do you want to paint the boat blue or red?" Avoid "yes or no" questions – Do not ask, "Do you want to do an activity?"; this can easily be answered "NO!" Offer choices: "Would you like to paint or sort coins?"  Encouragement – Some may hesitate to start an activity because they are insecure about their ability. How to alleviate their discomfort will vary with the individual's cognitive level and personality, but generally a calm, supportive approach, giving encouragement to "Just give it a try," will help. One step at a time – Provide supplies and/or instructions in steps rather than all at once. Step away – Sometimes the best option is to simply lay out the materials and walk away. Many who seem resistant will start an activity when given the time and privacy to explore it on their own. View our training video -  Video Training | Training Resources for Caregivers to people with Dementia   Wed, 30 Apr 2025 06:00:00 GMT http://giftofenrichment.com/blog/15125/Engaging-Participants-with-Dementia http://giftofenrichment.com/blog/15126/Person-Centered-Activity-Category---Sorting blog Sorting can be done by different criteria—for instance, according to size, color, or shape (Figure 1). The level of difficulty can be easily adjusted for each participant by the number of items offered (more items equals more challenging). Sorting activities can be customized to meet a participant's personal area of interest (e.g., sports, cooking, or nature). Silverware display chest – Open the display chest in front of the participant and make sure the silverware is disorganized. You can ask if the participant wants to help put the silverware back. Early stage: Place the silverware in a jar and ask if the participant can put it away for you in the display chest. Late stage: Place a fork or spoon in their hand and ask if the participant can put it away for you in the display chest. It does not matter where they put the silverware. Optional: Ask if they would like to help polish the silverware. Provide them with a small towel and a bowl of toothpaste (to work as polish). Coins – Coins can be sorted on the tabletop or into containers. Higher-functioning individuals might want to write the amounts with a pencil and then add them up. Poker chips – Poker chips can be sorted by size or color and may be stacked or put in a poker chip rack. Pasta or beans – Provide a mixture of dry pasta pieces (bow tie, spirals, penne, etc.) to be sorted by shape or tricolor spirals to be sorted by color. A mixture of beans can be organized by size, color, or type of bean. Optional: Place rice or beans in a container, then bury buttons, seashells, and coins in it. Ask participants to find the buried treasure. For those lacking the dexterity, offer to let them use a slotted spoon to dig for treasure. Provide an extra container for their findings. Photo or picture cutouts – Using photos or pictures is a great way to specifically meet someone's particular interests. If you have the option of laminating, the pictures or photos will withstand more usage, and the photos will be easier for participants to pick up or slide on a table top. A few ideas: Sports – Sort images of sporting equipment, for instance, items used in football, baseball, tennis, basketball, or hockey. Sort by what is used for each sport, all items that are balls, or items that are worn on the body. Nature – Sort creatures by whether they fly or swim, sort flowers from trees, or sort winter scenes from summer scenes. Tools – Sort gardening tools from those used on autos. View the training videos for more details.  Wed, 30 Apr 2025 06:00:00 GMT http://giftofenrichment.com/blog/15126/Person-Centered-Activity-Category---Sorting http://giftofenrichment.com/blog/14672/Guide-For-Professional-Caregivers-and-Dementia-Activities blog Caring for someone with dementia comes with unique challenges, but the right activities can greatly enhance the quality of life for both caregivers and their loved ones.  At Gift of Enrichment, we understand the importance of engaging, meaningful activities that can stimulate cognitive function and bring joy to those with dementia. I have working with seniors with cognitive impairment (dementia) for16 years and have discovered enriching their lives has become a passion for me.  However, one of my biggest challenges has been trying to figure out a way to engage seniors with different cognitive stages of their dementia journey.  Luckily, I discovered the Sensory Outing Group, this has opened a brand-new door for me, with ideas of engagement that are so simple, and I can't believe I didn't think of these ideas myself.  Once I learned just a few of the ideas, a light bulb went off in my head and I have been able to engage all our seniors who are all uniquely different on their journey. Here are some commonly asked questions of caregiver's whether working in a community or with a loved-one: Understanding Dementia: Some of the common symptoms of dementia, is memory loss, confusion, agitation, depression, paranoia, loss of finding the right words and balance issues.   Unfortunately, once a diagnosis has been given there is no turning back time.  Dementia is a progressive disease and symptoms include a decline in cognitive abilities.  Often time, seniors start to feel lack of purpose that can be very daunting.  Therefore, engagement is so important to residents, Montessori-inspired, person-centered dementia activities is our specialty.  Caregiver Challenges: Some of the biggest challenges that caregivers face when caring for someone with dementia is the fear that they are having to sit in front of a large group of people and create an activity that is appropriate for all of them, this is not the case.  Sitting with seniors with one-on-one presence is beneficial to both caregiver and residents. This can create a sense of trust and understanding between both parties.  Another challenge is combativeness of seniors when they are feeling so confused and do not recognize their caregiver, this can be disheartening to the caregiver who is now unable to do their jobs.  This can cause the caregivers a lot of stress and potential burn out.  The best way to avoid burnout is to be sure the caregiver is taking the well needed and time off, along with leaning on others when frustration sets in.  It is okay to walk away from a combative and agitated senior and let another caregiver help instead.  If this is not an option, then just please take a step back from the situation and let a little time pass. Or redirected the conservations such as, can you help me clear the table or I need a cup of water, would like one? This can often help defuse a situation. Creating Engaging Activities: Creating appropriate activities for your loved ones is simply remembering what was important to them before the diagnosis and creating scenarios that the senior can "help" you with a problem that only they can do.  This is a purposeful activity for your loved one.  If you are a caregiver in a community, finding this information will be from speaking with family members and by observation. If you are hearing "why are we doing this?", this is probably and activity that the senior is not accustomed to doing.  The most beneficial activities for people with dementia, are failure free, purposeful activities.  For instance, my dad used to love to cut and organize coupons and go shopping for the family, this was a normal part of his routine, and one of his jobs as a father and husband.   So, I took it upon myself to cut a variety of coupons and have them in disarray and I presented them to him.  He had the option to sort the coupons that made the most sense to him.  Whether it was by discount, or store, or sorted by what he wanted the most.  There was no right or wrong answer.  He sorted for over an hour and felt a sense of accomplishment.  This can be done with almost anything. Daily Routine and Consistency: A daily routine for someone with dementia is extremely important!  This helps people with dementia, though memory loss is real, they start to recognize what is normal in their daily routines.  For instance, in the morning, waking up, getting showered, getting dressed and brushing their teeth is something they have probably always done, and this routine should continue as a person with dementia. This will help normalize their day.  Some tips to help creating enriching activities in their daily routines would be to after breakfast, if they read the paper, present them with the paper and a cup of coffee and maybe offer an easy crossword puzzle for them as well.  If they liked to exercise, create a failure free appropriate exercise routine for them.  The Gift of Enrichment is a resource with a variety of engaging dementia activities. Social Interaction and Communication: Caregivers can encourage social interaction for individuals with dementia by creating 2-4 failure free games for one another or even with yourself or a group activity with people such as a sing along, or a fun game where people take turns. Rules for games or activities aren't set in stone – there's no right or wrong way to do it; the key is to celebrate their participation and enjoyment. Some effective communication strategies for interacting with someone with dementia, is to meet them where they are.  You can easily tell if someone is frustrated or happy, they are communicating it clearly or not.  Meet their frustration with empathy, meet their excitement with your excitement.  You might not be able to understand what they are saying but you can still validate their feelings. Safety Considerations: Safety should always be at the for front of a caregiver's minds in all activities! This might often take some preparing of the activity before presenting it to the person.  For example, do you remember the coupon reference with my dad?  I gave him safety scissors (guarded blades) to cut the coupons himself, I did that in advance for him.  This provided a safe environment for him and there was no opportunity for him to misuse the real scissors. All precautions should be taken whether at home or in a community.  For caregivers at home, this might be more challenging being there are household appliances that people with dementia still want to use but it is not safe.  I suggest going to your local hardware stores to get the appropriate supplies to keep them safe. Resources and Support: If you are reading this blog, you have found a great resource to help create activities and for support.  Please feel free to reach out to me with any questions, and I will update this blog every Monday!  I hope you know whether you are a caregiver in a home or in a community, I know the work you do is hard, tire-some and often unappreciated.  I want you to know, I appreciate what you do and so do the people you are caring for even if they cannot communicate it.  I look forward to hearing from you and hopefully being able to support you!   Mon, 10 Mar 2025 06:00:00 GMT http://giftofenrichment.com/blog/14672/Guide-For-Professional-Caregivers-and-Dementia-Activities http://giftofenrichment.com/events/2973/Morning-Exercise events Mon, 15 Dec 2025 02:14:53 GMT http://giftofenrichment.com/events/2973/Morning-Exercise http://giftofenrichment.com/events/2974/Group-Activity events Mon, 15 Dec 2025 02:15:10 GMT http://giftofenrichment.com/events/2974/Group-Activity http://giftofenrichment.com/events/2975/-Matching---Pairing events Mon, 15 Dec 2025 02:15:22 GMT http://giftofenrichment.com/events/2975/-Matching---Pairing http://giftofenrichment.com/events/2552/-Matching---Pairing events Mon, 15 Dec 2025 02:15:34 GMT http://giftofenrichment.com/events/2552/-Matching---Pairing http://giftofenrichment.com/events/2551/Puzzles events Mon, 15 Dec 2025 02:15:44 GMT http://giftofenrichment.com/events/2551/Puzzles http://giftofenrichment.com/events/2553/Gardening events Mon, 15 Dec 2025 02:15:57 GMT http://giftofenrichment.com/events/2553/Gardening http://giftofenrichment.com/events/2554/Words---Letters events Mon, 15 Dec 2025 02:16:10 GMT http://giftofenrichment.com/events/2554/Words---Letters http://giftofenrichment.com/events/2555/Sorting events Mon, 15 Dec 2025 02:19:49 GMT http://giftofenrichment.com/events/2555/Sorting http://giftofenrichment.com/events/2556/Culture---Geography events Mon, 15 Dec 2025 02:19:07 GMT http://giftofenrichment.com/events/2556/Culture---Geography http://giftofenrichment.com/events/2557/Workshop- events Mon, 15 Dec 2025 02:20:06 GMT http://giftofenrichment.com/events/2557/Workshop- http://giftofenrichment.com/Testimonials testimonial Oury dad was diagnosed with Alzheimer's and, although his memory is not strong, he is still able to do puzzles, word searches, and word scrambles. 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