When you are planning Thanksgiving crafts for Alzheimer’s patients, you will have to remember a few important guidelines. First, never choose a craft that has more than a few steps. Second, look for materials that are easy to use.

With that in mind, one popular Thanksgiving craft for Alzheimer’s patients is simply painting wooden shapes. Pumpkins, turkeys and cornucopias are all readily available at most craft stores. Use acrylic craft paints for easy clean up.

Another great craft idea is to create a collage. Magazines are filled with bright images that can be torn into interesting shapes. Write “Giving Thanks” or “Thanksgiving” in big letters on a piece of posterboard. The Alzheimer’s patient can cover the letters with the paper shapes to make a colorful word collage.

Do you have a favorite Thanksgiving craft idea to share? Please post your idea as a comment.

Posted by on 11.15.2006 • Uncategorized