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What to give the Alzheimer’s caregiver in your family… the person who is spending the most time, taking the most responsibility, experiencing more sleepless nights, and doing most of the other tasks involved with caring for the person with memory loss?
Here are ten ideas to make that person feel special:
1. DVD of a special movie
2. Set […]
These are great for people who are no longer able to follow radio or television programs. Relaxation videos/DVD’s have no narrative and simply provide a soothing visual and musical experience. They can provide an avenue for reminiscing about the past and are also very helpful in reducing agitation and sundowning.
Resource:
Relaxationvideos.com
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SeniorStore.com sells three great activity books that offer the opportunity to remember and reminisce about earlier decades.
1920s
1930s
1940s
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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 […]
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. […]
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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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 […]
Encouraging Alzheimer's caregivers from someone who's been there.
Written by Mary Emma Allen [email] for b5media.
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