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Alzheimer’s Notes

Archive for the ‘Alzheimer's/Gifts’ Category

December 7th, 2007

Gifts for Someone with Alzheimer’s Disease: Fitness Videos/DVD’s.

Exercise is another important component of staying healthy and depending on what stage of Alzheimer’s Disease the person is at, an exercise or fitness video might be an appropriate gift, especially if they aren’t able to get out and about due to weather…
Of course, it would be important to discuss this with the person’s […]

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December 6th, 2007

Gifts for Someone with Alzheimer’s Disease: Board Games.

How about a classic board game for the person with Alzheimer’s Disease?
It’s a known fact that engaging in mentally stimulating activities on a regular basis helps to maintain brain function. Board games can provide that stimulation.
And not only do the games provide mental stimulation, they also provide a bonding activity for the whole family. […]

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December 5th, 2007

Gifts for Someone with Alzheimer’s Disease: Custom Jigsaw Puzzles.

A personalized wooden jigsaw puzzle is a great idea for a gift. It would provide not only a familiar memory for the person with Alzheimer’s Disease but would also provide an cognitive skills actiivity.
This video shows how it is made…

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December 4th, 2007

Gift Buying for Someone with Alzheimer’s Disease.

With the Christmas season quickly arriving, it’s time to start hunting for gifts for family and friends. It’s a task that is often fraught with stress, especially when you are trying to buy for someone with Alzheimer’s Disease. It’s difficult to think of what to buy them. You spend your time asking yourself “Is […]

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