It can be tough to choose the right gifts for anyone. However, finding Christmas presents for people with Alzheimer’s is really a challenge. When you are searching for gifts for your loved one, keep a few things in mind:
- Simple is best. Don’t look for new high tech gadgets that they won’t be able to use. Instead, consider toys and pursuits from childhood, like simple musical instruments or a paint set.
- Useful items are always a good bet. Clothing that is comfortable and easy to get on and off is a good option.
- Reprinting photos of your loved one’s parents and framing them with unbreakable plastic fronts instead of glass can be a great gift if he or she still has memories of them.
- No matter what you end up buying, don’t give more than two or three gifts total. Too much stimulation is a bad idea.
Do you have any tips for choosing presents for Alzheimer’s patients?
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Comment by Deborah Britt - October 4, 2008 12:06 pm
My grandfather has the late stages of Alzheimers and so he does not really communicate at all with us. He will say things from time to time, but it will just be random phrases such as, “I know it.” or ” It’s over there.” The things he says makes sense, but it is never in the right context. He pretty much just sits there all day and doesnt do anything. I was wondering if you could tell me ANY good ideas of presents to get him for Christmas. Everyone in my family gets him clothes because that is all we can think of giving him and I would love to get him something different this year. He already has almost every device that is helpful for patients with Alzheimers and he cannot do anything on his own. I am just racking my brain this year trying to come up with something good to get him that would be useful or enjoyable for him, or even just something I can give my grandmother that would make her life easier. Im just at loss for ideas and need some advice. I understand if you cannot think of anything, because i really dont know if there IS anything I can give him that would help, but Ill never know if I dont ask. Right?
Comment by Mallory Thompson - November 19, 2008 9:37 pm