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Christmas Gift Ideas for My Dad With Alzheimer's

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Date: 10/24/2006 Topics: Christmas > Gifts > Advice | Readers Request > Gifts  
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My 77 year old father has Alzheimer's disease and I haven't got a clue what to get him for christmas. Any idea's would be welcome.

Tulapip from Hampshire UK
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Post By lee hart (Guest Post) (11/20/2008)
Check out HarvardRanch.com - they have a nice selection of large print books that have been been well-received by alzheimer's patients and their caregivers.

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Post By cosy canadian (Guest Post) (11/16/2006)
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My dad about the age has the same disease. He worked for the railway most of his life. And was raised on a farm. so bought him books with huge coloured photos of trains and related stuff. Did the same for the farm one...machinery ect. This brought back memories of days of old and he was able to chat about it. Most of these books can be found at discount stores as they are not big sellers. How about his own calendar , big numbers with his name on it. Helps to keep track of the days. good luck

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Post By (Guest Post) (11/04/2006)
There is a wonderful catalog for this condition, there is a wealth of things to choose from.
The address is WWW.alzstore.com
1800-752-3238 for a hands on catalog.
Hope this helps, my uncle had this also, I know how hard it can be. Best of luck.

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Post by paradeday (2) | (11/01/2006)
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My Dad had Alzheimers and got to where he would want certain items under his feet or around him all the time. We got a bright red metal tool box (about$10 at WalMart) and put some of his favorite things in the tool box. This way he was able to keep up with his treasures.

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Post By LRP (Guest Post) (10/31/2006)
i knew someone who had that situation and the elderly would leave the house for a walk. yet on returning would forget the way. for safety of you father i suggest an identification bracelet or necklace.

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Post By (Guest Post) (10/28/2006)
warm fleece blanket and sturdy bedroom slippers

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Post By Donna (Guest Post) (10/27/2006)
I made tapes of my Dad's favorite music from his earlier years.....They seened to sooth him and some days appeared to make him more aleart. Hope this idea helps...Good luck

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Post by mobo (169) | (10/26/2006)
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Make a family photo album with stories----make it into a book!
Make a basket with things that comfort him----things he loves or used to love.
Take him for car rides where he grew up or just out and about.

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Post by sandy63 (471) | (10/25/2006)
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my aunt loved looking at old photos. you know black and white when she and mom were young women.

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Post By mary Ann (Guest Post) (10/25/2006)
Maybe something like a busy board. We had a man in nursing home I worked in and they took a square of plywood(or something) and put a hasp ,and other things he could "workwith. It has been many years now so hard for me to remember all that was on it but maybe the idea will inspire someone to come up with something like it for you. God Bless.

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Post By siris (Guest Post) (10/25/2006)
Many of these older folk have trouble dressing and being dressed. Nice jogging outfits sure help.

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Post By TD (Guest Post) (10/25/2006)
I have read about Alzheimer studies that show that one type of memory that doesn't seem to be affected is musical memory. Many patients with severe memory loss can still remember and play music they've heard throughout their lives. Anyway, I thought it might be nice to get some recordings of music that was popular when he was young. Having something he'll find familiar and comforting might make him happy.

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Post By cowgirljds (Guest Post) (10/25/2006)
I love the idea of a scrapbook. It doesn't have to be anything extravagant. Just a little 4x6 photo book with some of his memorable events or family members would be nice.

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Post by Luvyabye (419) | (10/25/2006)
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Hi Tulapip!!! I like the idea of the family video diary. I thought a scrap book of family and friends would be nice, too (with names, places, etc). He can "thumb" through it any time. May God bless you and your family :) My mother in law has been diagnosed with Alzheimer's, also.

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Post by sburkhart (14) | (10/25/2006)
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What is you make him a family video diary. There are tons of computer programs that offer the support you need to do this. They are quite easy to make. You can round up years of family photos, home movie clips, new family clips can be made, talk about "favorite memories or past-times", maybe add vacation exerps...
Then he can watch this over and over and over.

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