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Alzheimer’s Notes

Fourth of July Activities for Alzheimer’s Patient and Youngsters in Your Home

by Mary Emma Allen on July 2nd, 2008

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As the Fourth of July approaches, many communities will hold parades and fireworks.  However, it’s usually not feasible to take Alzheimer’s patients to these.  Sometimes even youngsters find them very tiring.

When you need relaxation and some home activities, check out some of those at One Book Two Book, where I’m a co-blogger.  If the Alzheimer’s patient can’t participate, he/she often enjoys simply watching.

Books, particularly picture books hold their attention for awhile and may remind them of earlier days.  When Mother was in the mid stages of Alzheimer’s, she’d say the words she recognized, even when she might not make the mental connection.  Or the word or picture could set her to reminiscing.  They often enjoy having children read books to them.

Check out these links:

Fourth of July Craft Ideas

10 Best Fourth of July Picture Books

All American Week

Fourth of July Books for Teens

What ideas do you have to celebrate Fourth of July with Alzheimer’s patients and/or youngsters?

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(c)2008 Mary Emma Allen

POSTED IN: Books, Care, Caregivers, Inspiration-Encouragment, Seasonal

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