Great gifts for dads with dementia

Here is a great dementia resource for caregivers and healthcare professinals,

Here is information on being the best caregiver you can be

What will you do with your father or friend who has dementia this Father's Day?

Make him and his caregiver SMILE

How you ask

First you, as the loved one, caregiver, health care professional, or friend, must be upbeat and animated. You must show a genuine interest in them and their problems. This can be difficult. That is why it is suggested that you attend a support group. Don't go through this alone. You will find that many caregivers are in a similar situation to yours. Talking about issues you face will, at the very least, make you feel better. You probably will get some good ideas as well. Groups meet everyday in most areas. here should be a group in your area. Contact your local Alzheimer's Association for more information. You can even join an online support group. Here are a couple: http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/mymotherhasalzheimers/
http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/alzheimers/

Now you are ready to give your dementia friend a brighter day.

As stated earlier the book, Adorable Photographs of Our Baby-Meaningful, Mind-Stimulating Activities and More for the Memory Challenged, Their Loved Ones, and Involved Professionals has made over 100,000 persons with dementia happier. It has done this by giving them a brighter day.

How, you ask:

This book improves the dementia persons' day because:
*Baby pictures capture their attention and make them smile

*Focusing on one photograph at a time is not confusing.

*Large print statements are easy to read.

*Activity ideas hold their attention.

*Remembering the "good old days" is fun

*Creative thoughts boost their self esteem

*Focusing on feelings is effortless for them

*Singing familiar songs puts them in a good mood

*Laughter releases endorphins

*Unwanted behavior is lessened.

*Looking at the book independently improves their personal worth

*Visits from friends and family increase because of the visitor packet

Another way you can make those with dementia feel better is to be complimentary. In the early stages, these individuals often realize that something is wrong. Thus telling them good things about themselves and focusing on the abilities they still have rather than on what abilities they have lost.is important.

In addition to sharing the book, you must help the memory challenged person communicate. He may have trouble word finding. Fill in the blanks for him. At the same time, be complimentary and allow ample time for a response.

Also make sure you give out plenty of hugs. Please note that there are a few dementia folks that do not like to be touched.

You can still encourage a dementia person to do many of the activities that he enjoyed by adapting and modifying them. You could also have all but one or two steps of a project completed ahead of time. Then ask the memory impaired person to finish the task with your assistance, if necessary.

Also helpful is establishing a daily routine that has flexibility. Allow plenty of time to get ready to do something. Have something special in your back pocket in case you have to wait for someone else to get ready.

A must is. NEVER argue. That is a lose, lose situation. Because the dementia person is convinced that his perception of reality is correct and arguing with him will just upset him. You NEVER want to do that since aggressive behavior is likely to follow.

If you get into a situation where the dementia person displays unwanted behavior, divert and redirect .his attention. In other words do something to stop the unwanted behavior, then, redirect him to another activity. The book is a great tool for refocusing and redirecting inappropriate conduct.

The use of therapeutic fiblets (an untruth told to a person with dementia to make him feel better) is a helpful tool to reduce unwanted behavior and will make the dementia individual feel better. For example, he is feeling bad because he thinks he has to pick up his friend in town. In reality, his friend died ten years ago. Tell him someone else is picking up his friend today or say, Before we go, lets pack a snack, or I have to do the dishes. Can you(the dementia person) help me. Get into a discussion about snacks or dishes or his favorite sports team or something else he is interested in. Never tell him his friend is dead. He will be devastated because he will think he is hearing this news for the first time.

Always go with the flow. If things go s planned consider yourself lucky. Expect the unexpected. Try not to get upset if a dementia person displays unwanted behavior in public. Rather find the positive in the situation and go with it.

And remember no matter what, smile and laugh. Tell corny jokes. Regale funny family stories. Just have a good belly laugh every now and then especially if you see or feel tension rising.

Finally, take advantage of adult day care. If you are the primary caregiver for a person with dementia, these settings offer you a much needed break. They also offer the memory challenged person a fun place to be. These centers offer creative ways to get the memory challenged involved. There should be one in your area. For help finding one, contact your local Alzheimer's Association. Many centers have used the book, Adorable Photographs of Our Baby-Meaningful, Mind-Stimulating Activities and More for the Memory Challenged, Their Loved Ones, and Involved Professionals, to increase the happiness of their clients

Over 100,000 people with Alzheimer's disease or a related dementia are happier because of the book, Adorable Photographs of Our Baby-Meaningful, Mind-Stimulating Activities and More for the Memory Challenged, Their Loved Ones, and Involved Professionals which, as Dr. Paul Raia says, is a treasure-trove of therapeutic activities that can bring joy and purpose to those with a cognitive impairment. Also key in bringing happiness is the use of all the above suggestions

Now anyone you know with Alzheimer's disease or a related dementia can be happier too.

The author is donating money to the Alzheimer's Associatopn for each book that is sold

Valentine Gifts for Those With Dementia

Here is a great dementia resource for caregivers and healthcare professionals,

You will love the Amazon Kindle Fire

Here is information on being the best caregiver you can be

Here is a way for nurses administrators, social workers and other health care professionals to get an easyceu or two

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Over 5.4 million Americans are living with dementia. Is one of them someone you know or work with? Get him/her or anyone with Alzheimer's disease a Valentine's Day gift that will keep on giving long after the holiday is gone.

First on the list of gifts is a book by Susan Berg called Adorable Photographs of Our Baby -- Meaningful, Mind-Stimulating Activities and More for the Memory Challenged, Their Loved Ones and Involved Professionals, This book features baby photographs that seniors with dementia love. This book shares a plethora of ideas and resources for you.

Another gift dementia persons will fancy is a love classic musical video or DVD. They will enjoy watching something from the good old days and singing the songs played throughout the picture. Here are a few suggestions: Singin' in the Rain, Meet Me in St. Louis, or Shall We Dance

Next is a sing a long CD or audio cassette of their favorite love songs. There is a series of these called, Old Time Favorites by Nancy Pitkin

You may want to get a sing a long video where your loved one can see and hear performers singing songs they love and are about love. A good one is, Sing-Along with Phil Bernardi: Songs We Know and Love

Here is another idea. Give a friend with dementia some hand lotion. Any kind will do. Just be aware of any allergies or pain issues he/she might have. If he/she can tolerate it, those with a pleasant scent work well. Give him/her a relaxing hand massage talking about how good the hand massage feels, how much you love this person, and a Valentine's Day experience you both share from the past.

If you cannot afford or do not have time to get these gifts before Valentine's Day, give the gift of yourself. No matter how hard it is for you to visit a dementia person, he/she will appreciate your company even though he/she may not be able to express it. Take him/her for a walk, sing some of your favorite songs together, or share some messages of love. Just spend some quality time with a dementia person. Both of you will feel better. Do remember to be upbeat animated and excited about visiting.

A phone call or a Valentine's card will do if there is no way you can visit in person. At least they will know you are thinking of them. Then visit on another day.

So no matter what you do, do not forget the person with dementia this Valentine's Day because it will make you and him/her feel good. What could be better than that!

Order any of the products mentioned in the article at Amazon.com. Order the book, Adorable Photographs of Our Baby -- Meaningful, Mind-Stimulating Activities and More for the Memory Challenged, Their Loved Ones and Involved Professionals, the audio CDs and cassettes and the videos and DVDs at seabaygame.com

These gifts are simple, inexpensive or free, and can be enjoyed by all.

Father's day suggestions for those with dementia

Caregivers, and healthcare professionals, here is some great information


Here is a great dementia resource for caregivers and healthcare professinals,


Your residents will love the Amazon Kindle Fire




Here is information on being the best caregiver you can be


Here is a way for nurses administrators, social workers and other health care  professionals to get an easyceu or two


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The Dementia Caregiver's Little Book of Hope [Kindle Edition

The man with dementia deserves a gift he will enjoy and will make him smile.


What is this gift for the person with dementia ?


It is a book called Adorable Photographs of Our Baby-Meaningful, Mind-Stimulating Activities and More for the Memory Challenged, Their Loved Ones, and Involved Professionals, a book for those with dementia and an excellent resource for caregivers and healthcare professionals.


Why this dementia book?


This book improves the dementia persons' day because:
*Baby pictures capture their attention and make them smile


*Focusing on one photograph at a time is not confusing.


*Large print statements are easy to read.


*Activity ideas hold their attention.


*Remembering the "good old days" is fun


*Creative thoughts boost their self esteem


*Focusing on feelings is effortless for them


*Singing familiar songs puts them in a good mood


*Laughter releases endorphins


*Unwanted behavior is lessened.


*Looking at the book independently improves their personal worth


*Visits from friends and family increase because of the visitor packet


Another way you can make those with dementia feel better is to be complimentary. In the early stages, these individuals often realize that something is wrong. Thus telling them good things about themselves and focusing on the abilities they still have rather than on what abilities they have lost.is important.


In addition to sharing the book, you must help the memory challenged person communicate. He may have trouble word finding. Fill in the blanks for him. At the same time, be complimentary and allow ample time for a response.


Also make sure you give out plenty of hugs. Please note that there are a few dementia folks that do not like to be touched.

Top Valentine Gifts for those with Dementia

Here is a great dementia resource for caregivers and healthcare professinals,

Here is information on being the best caregiver you can be

Here are more interesting dementia brain boosting activities

Here is a great Valentine's Day Activity for those suffering from dementia

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Over 5.1 million Americans are living with dementia. Is one of them someone you know or work with? Get him/her or anyone with Alzheimer's disease a Valentine's Day gift that will keep on giving long after the holiday is gone.

First on the list of gifts is a book by Susan Berg called Adorable Photographs of Our Baby -- Meaningful, Mind-Stimulating Activities and More for the Memory Challenged, Their Loved Ones and Involved Professionals, This book features baby photographs that seniors with dementia love. This book shares a plethora of ideas and resources for you.

Another gift dementia persons will fancy is a love classic musical video or DVD. They will enjoy watching something from the good old days and singing the songs played throughout the picture. Here are a few suggestions: Singin' in the Rain, Meet Me in St. Louis, or Shall We Dance

Next is a sing a long CD or audio cassette of their favorite love songs. There is a series of these called, Old Time Favorites by Nancy Pitkin

You may want to get a sing a long video where your loved one can see and hear performers singing songs they love and are about love. A good one is, Sing-Along with Phil Bernardi: Songs We Know and Love

Here is another idea. Give a friend with dementia some hand lotion. Any kind will do. Just be aware of any allergies or pain issues he/she might have. If he/she can tolerate it, those with a pleasant scent work well. Give him/her a relaxing hand massage talking about how good the hand massage feels, how much you love this person, and a Valentine's Day experience you both share from the past.

If you cannot afford or do not have time to get these gifts before Valentine's Day, give the gift of yourself. No matter how hard it is for you to visit a dementia person, he/she will appreciate your company even though he/she may not be able to express it. Take him/her for a walk, sing some of your favorite songs together, or share some messages of love. Just spend some quality time with a dementia person. Both of you will feel better. Do remember to be upbeat animated and excited about visiting.

A phone call or a Valentine's card will do if there is no way you can visit in person. At least they will know you are thinking of them. Then visit on another day.

So no matter what you do, do not forget the person with dementia this Valentine's Day because it will make you and him/her feel good. What could be better than that!

Order any of the products mentioned in the article at Amazon.com. Order the book, Adorable Photographs of Our Baby -- Meaningful, Mind-Stimulating Activities and More for the Memory Challenged, Their Loved Ones and Involved Professionals, the audio CDs and cassettes and the videos and DVDs at seabaygame.com

These gifts are simple, inexpensive or free, and can be enjoyed by all.

Happy Father's Day

Alzheimer's Association

Father's Day is today!
If you haven't already, show Dad, your father-in-law, your grandfathers, and your uncles just how much they mean to you - or you can honor their memory - by creating a special Father's Day Tribute page.

Your Father's Day tribute will be visible for all to see and will help raise Alzheimer awareness, inspiring others to act.
Remember, any tribute gift made will help us promote more Alzheimer research, and enhance important services and programs for more than 5 million Americans with Alzheimer’s disease, and their families. Thank you.

This special dementia book is a great gift and a donation to the Alzheimer's Association will be made for each book sold.

Here is information on being the best caregiver you can be

Here are more interesting dementia articles and activities,

Last Minute Father's Day Gift

The man with dementia deserves a gift he will ehjoy and will make him smile.

What is this gift for the person with dementia ?

It is a book called Adorable Photographs of Our Baby-Meaningful, Mind-Stimulating Activities and More for the Memory Challenged, Their Loved Ones, and Involved Professionals, a book for those with dementia and an excellent resource for caregivers and healthcare professionals.

Why this dementia book?

This book improves the dementia persons' day because:
*Baby pictures capture their attention and make them smile

*Focusing on one photograph at a time is not confusing.

*Large print statements are easy to read.

*Activity ideas hold their attention.

*Remembering the "good old days" is fun

*Creative thoughts boost their self esteem

*Focusing on feelings is effortless for them

*Singing familiar songs puts them in a good mood

*Laughter releases endorphins

*Unwanted behavior is lessened.

*Looking at the book independently improves their personal worth

*Visits from friends and family increase because of the visitor packet

Another way you can make those with dementia feel better is to be complimentary. In the early stages, these individuals often realize that something is wrong. Thus telling them good things about themselves and focusing on the abilities they still have rather than on what abilities they have lost.is important.

In addition to sharing the book, you must help the memory challenged person communicate. He may have trouble word finding. Fill in the blanks for him. At the same time, be complimentary and allow ample time for a response.

Also make sure you give out plenty of hugs. Please note that there are a few dementia folks that do not like to be touched.

Information on being the best caregiver you can be

Here are more interesting dementia activities and articles,

Alzheimer's Disease: 5 Tips for Lowering Your Risk

Reader's Digest

There's good news and bad about Alzheimer's disease, which affects more than five million Americans. Current medications only minimally delay progression of the disease, says Lon S. Schneider, MD, who directs the Alzheimer's Disease Research and Clinical Center of California at USC. But evidence is piling up that you can lower your risk of Alzheimer's by making some simple changes in your life, researchers say. What matters most:

Skip the chips. Eating too much fat and cholesterol seems to hasten the onset of Alzheimer's, at least in a recent mice study; in human studies, being obese in midlife raises the risk of later memory problems, dementia, and Alzheimer's. The flip side: A 2006 study of more than 3,700 older adults found that those who ate plenty of vegetables slowed the decline of their mental abilities by 40 percent, compared with those who skimped on their greens.

Take a walk in the sun. A study of nearly 2,000 people last year suggests that vitamin D -- the "sunshine vitamin" -- could help keep your brain sharp. Among volunteers 65 years and older, those with the lowest levels of the vitamin were more than twice as likely to have cognitive impairment as those whose levels were optimal. Your skin makes vitamin D when it's exposed to sunlight, but because the process gets less efficient with age, some researchers also recommend supplements; talk to your doctor.

Exercise your brain. Two recent studies found that people who had spent more years in school or had worked in mentally demanding jobs stayed sharper, even when their brains were damaged by the plaques and tangles of Alzheimer's disease. Lifelong hobbies such as playing cards or doing crossword puzzles might also help protect against the symptoms of Alzheimer's disease.

Try a couple of our favorite mind-sharpening games, Word Power and Ken Ken.

Make time for friends. A little chatting can have a big payoff: A Harvard study last year found that socially connected people kept more of their memory intact as they aged -- up to twice as much, according to one measure.

Keep moving. In a study of middle-aged and elderly adults with mild memory problems, those who started walking several times each week scored significantly higher on memory tests after just six months.

Caregivers and healthcare professinals, dementia resource awaits your viewing


Information on being the best you can be caregiver


Here is an interesting dementia activity

Dads with dementia

What will you do with your father or friend who has dementia this Father's Day?

Make him and his caregiver SMILE

How you ask

First you, as the loved one, caregiver, health care professional, or friend, must be upbeat and animated. You must show a genuine interest in them and their problems. This can be difficult. That is why it is suggested that you attend a support group. Don't go through this alone. You will find that many caregivers are in a similar situation to yours. Talking about issues you face will, at the very least, make you feel better. You probably will get some good ideas as well. Groups meet everyday in most areas. here should be a group in your area. Contact your local Alzheimer's Association for more information. You can even join an online support group. Here are a couple: http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/mymotherhasalzheimers/
http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/alzheimers/

Now you are ready to give your dementia friend a brighter day.

As stated earlier the book, Adorable Photographs of Our Baby-Meaningful, Mind-Stimulating Activities and More for the Memory Challenged, Their Loved Ones, and Involved Professionals has made over 100,000 persons with dementia happier. It has done this by giving them a brighter day.

How, you ask:

This book improves the dementia persons' day because:
*Baby pictures capture their attention and make them smile

*Focusing on one photograph at a time is not confusing.

*Large print statements are easy to read.

*Activity ideas hold their attention.

*Remembering the "good old days" is fun

*Creative thoughts boost their self esteem

*Focusing on feelings is effortless for them

*Singing familiar songs puts them in a good mood

*Laughter releases endorphins

*Unwanted behavior is lessened.

*Looking at the book independently improves their personal worth

*Visits from friends and family increase because of the visitor packet

Another way you can make those with dementia feel better is to be complimentary. In the early stages, these individuals often realize that something is wrong. Thus telling them good things about themselves and focusing on the abilities they still have rather than on what abilities they have lost.is important.

In addition to sharing the book, you must help the memory challenged person communicate. He may have trouble word finding. Fill in the blanks for him. At the same time, be complimentary and allow ample time for a response.

Also make sure you give out plenty of hugs. Please note that there are a few dementia folks that do not like to be touched.

You can still encourage a dementia person to do many of the activities that he enjoyed by adapting and modifying them. You could also have all but one or two steps of a project completed ahead of time. Then ask the memory impaired person to finish the task with your assistance, if necessary.

Also helpful is establishing a daily routine that has flexibility. Allow plenty of time to get ready to do something. Have something special in your back pocket in case you have to wait for someone else to get ready.

A must is. NEVER argue. That is a lose, lose situation. Because the dementia person is convinced that his perception of reality is correct and arguing with him will just upset him. You NEVER want to do that since aggressive behavior is likely to follow.

If you get into a situation where the dementia person displays unwanted behavior, divert and redirect .his attention. In other words do something to stop the unwanted behavior, then, redirect him to another activity. The book is a great tool for refocusing and redirecting inappropriate conduct.

The use of therapeutic fiblets (an untruth told to a person with dementia to make him feel better) is a helpful tool to reduce unwanted behavior and will make the dementia individual feel better. For example, he is feeling bad because he thinks he has to pick up his friend in town. In reality, his friend died ten years ago. Tell him someone else is picking up his friend today or say, Before we go, lets pack a snack, or I have to do the dishes. Can you(the dementia person) help me. Get into a discussion about snacks or dishes or his favorite sports team or something else he is interested in. Never tell him his friend is dead. He will be devastated because he will think he is hearing this news for the first time.

Always go with the flow. If things go s planned consider yourself lucky. Expect the unexpected. Try not to get upset if a dementia person displays unwanted behavior in public. Rather find the positive in the situation and go with it.

And remember no matter what, smile and laugh. Tell corny jokes. Regale funny family stories. Just have a good belly laugh every now and then especially if you see or feel tension rising.

Finally, take advantage of adult day care. If you are the primary caregiver for a person with dementia, these settings offer you a much needed break. They also offer the memory challenged person a fun place to be. These centers offer creative ways to get the memory challenged involved. There should be one in your area. For help finding one, contact your local Alzheimer's Association. Many centers have used the book, Adorable Photographs of Our Baby-Meaningful, Mind-Stimulating Activities and More for the Memory Challenged, Their Loved Ones, and Involved Professionals, to increase the happiness of their clients

Over 100,000 people with Alzheimer's disease or a related dementia are happier because of the book, Adorable Photographs of Our Baby-Meaningful, Mind-Stimulating Activities and More for the Memory Challenged, Their Loved Ones, and Involved Professionals which, as Dr. Paul Raia says, is a treasure-trove of therapeutic activities that can bring joy and purpose to those with a cognitive impairment. Also key in bringing happiness is the use of all the above suggestions

Now anyone you know with Alzheimer's disease or a related dementia can be happier too.

The author is donating money to the Alzheimer's Associatopn for each book that is sold

Great gifts for dads with dementia

Heathnews-stat.com

Finding the right gift for the man with dementia this Father's Day is easy. There are many wonderful items you can buy or make that will make the time you spend together meaningful.

First on the list of gifts is a book by Susan Berg called: "Adorable Photographs of Our Baby -- Meaningful, Mind-Stimulating Activities and More for the Memory Challenged, Their Loved Ones and Involved Professionals". This book features baby photographs that men with dementia will love. This book shares a plethora of ideas and resources for you, the gift-giver. Men with dementia do love babies.

Another gift a dementia dad will fancy is a classic musical video or DVD. He will enjoy watching something from the good old days and singing the songs played throughout the picture. Here are a few suggestions: Top Hat, Swing Time, Follow the Fleet, or Shall We Dance.

Next is a sing a long CD or audio cassette of his favorite songs. One with Mitch Miller is a wonderful choice. You may want to get a sing a long video where loved ones can see and hear performers singing songs they love. A good seies is the Sing Along with Frank Woehrle series.

Here is another idea. Give him hand lotion, a manly scent, of course. Just be aware of any allergies or pain issues he might have. Give him a relaxing hand massage talking about how good the hand massage feels and maybe about the good old days, as well. Yes, men love hand massages

If you cannot afford or do not have time to get these gifts, give the gift of yourself. No matter how hard it is for you to visit, he will appreciate your company even though he may not be able to express it. Take him for a walk. Sing some favorite songs together. Give him a hand massage. Just share some quality time with him. You will both feel better.

Do remember to be upbeat animated and excited about visiting. No arguing, please.

These gifts are simple, inexpensive or free, and can be enjoyed by all.

For a great resource for those with dementia, caregivers and healthcare professinals, click here


For information on being the best caregiver you can be, click here


For more interesting dementia articles and activities, click here

Have you gotten your mother with dementia a gift yet?

Here are some great ideas
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First on the list of gifts for mom is a book by Susan Berg called Adorable Photographs of Our Baby -- Meaningful, Mind-Stimulating Activities and More for the Memory Challenged, Their Loved Ones and Involved Professionals, This book features baby photographs that seniors with dementia love. This book shares a plethora of idea sand resources for you.

Another gift a dementia mother will fancy is a classic musical video or DVD. Your mother will enjoy watching something from the good old days and singing the songs played throughout the picture.Here are a few suggestions: Singin’ in the Rain, Meet Me in St. Louis, or Shall We Dance

Next is a sing a long CD or audio cassette of their favorite songs. There is a series of these called, Old Time Favorites by Nancy Pitkin

You may want to get a sing a long video where you loved one can see and hear performers singing songs they love. A good one is, Sing-Along with Phil Bernardi: Songs We Know and Love

Here is another idea. Give your mom some...read the whole storyFor a great resource for those with dementia, caregivers and healthcare professinals, click here


For information on being the best caregiver you can be, click here

For more interesting dementia articles and activities, click here

Perfect last minute gifts for your mom with dementia

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First on the list of gifts for mom is a book by Susan Berg called Adorable Photographs of Our Baby -- Meaningful, Mind-Stimulating Activities and More for the Memory Challenged, Their Loved Ones and Involved Professionals, This book features baby photographs that seniors with dementia love. This book shares a plethora of idea sand resources for you.

Another gift a dementia mother will fancy is a classic musical video or DVD. Your mother will enjoy watching something from the good old days and singing the songs played throughout the picture.Here are a few suggestions: Singin’ in the Rain, Meet Me in St. Louis, or Shall We Dance

Next is a sing a long CD or audio cassette of their favorite songs. There is a series of these called, Old Time Favorites by Nancy Pitkin

You may want to get a sing a long video where you loved one can see and hear performers singing songs they love. A good one is, Sing-Along with Phil Bernardi: Songs We Know and Love

Here is another idea. Give your mom some...read the whole storyFor a great resource for those with dementia, caregivers and healthcare professinals, click here


For information on being the best caregiver you can be, click here

For more interesting dementia articles and activities, click here

Special gifts for the man with dementia on Father's Day

Finding the right gift for the man with dementia this Father's Day is easy. There are many wonderful items you can buy or make that will make the time you spend together meaningful.

First on the list of gifts is a book by Susan Berg called: "Adorable Photographs of Our Baby -- Meaningful, Mind-Stimulating Activities and More for the Memory Challenged, Their Loved Ones and Involved Professionals". This book features baby photographs that men with dementia will love. This book shares a plethora of ideas and resources for you, the gift-giver. Men with dementia do love babies.

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Top Rejuvenating Spring Activities For Those With Dementia

Over 5 million people in the US now have Alzheimer's disease or a related dementia. Countless others are affected by this. Spring is the perfect opportunity to continue to stimulate their minds and bodies Follow these tips to make the life of a person with dementia more meaningful for him/her. The relationship they have with their family will also improve.

Of course, person appropriate offerings are the best. This means matching the activity to a person's interests and abilities, However, there are some pursuits that will make them smile no matter what.

Here are some easy fun, yet mind stimulating activities anyone can do with someone who has dementia.

Connect to nature

In spring flowers start to bloom. This is the perfect time to arrange flowers and discuss the favorite flowers of all. You can talk about flower colors scents, where flowers grow as well as any other characteristics about flowers that seem appropriate. This discussion and activity will stimulate their mind and give a dementia person a feeling of self worth

Go outdoors as often as possible. The fresh air is an elixir to creative and fun feelings. It is almost like being reborn. If you cannot go outside, open the windows and let the fresh air in.

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Perfect last minute gifts for your mom with dementia

Over 5.2 million Americans have dementia.Over half are women.Is one of them your mother?Get anyone with Alzheimer’s disease a gift that will keep on giving long after Mother’s Day is gone.

First on the list of gifts for mom is a book by Susan Berg called Adorable Photographs of Our Baby -- Meaningful, Mind-Stimulating Activities and More for the Memory Challenged, Their Loved Ones and Involved Professionals, This book features baby photographs that seniors with dementia love. This book shares a plethora of idea sand resources for you.

click here for the whole story