Gift shopping for parents or grandparents with dementia can be tough! The task of finding something they will love and actually use is a tall order. I surveyed dementia caregivers and asked them for their best gift ideas for Grandma and Grandpa. Caregivers working in residential care settings and those caring for a loved one at home participated in the survey. So whether you're shopping for Mother's Day, Father's Day, a birthday, Christmas, or just because, you're sure to find something on ... Read More about Gifts for Seniors Living with Dementia
DIY Fridge Magnet Craft for Seniors – Dementia Activity
DIY Fridge Magnet Craft made easy for seniors living with dementia. These easy to make refrigerator magnets make a great senior craft! Perfect for individuals and groups. This popular craft is one of the easiest senior activities I've done with Mom. With just a couple of small adaptions to make this craft dementia-friendly you really can't mess this one up. The magnets look beautiful and are something your senior will be proud to give as a gift or use themselves! This page ... Read More about DIY Fridge Magnet Craft for Seniors – Dementia Activity
DIY Card Craft for Seniors – Dementia Activity
Printable DIY card activity adapted for seniors living with dementia. This easy, senior-friendly DIY card activity is perfect for individuals and groups. Super simple materials list. You probably have this stuff at home. Just print for an on-demand dementia activity. You're never too old to make and give greeting cards, and with a little simplification and adaption, this made a fantastic activity for Mom (stage 5 Alzheimer's). In addition to keeping her busy for several hours, it ... Read More about DIY Card Craft for Seniors – Dementia Activity
Top Dementia Caregiver Tips & Tricks
Tips from dementia caregivers on bathtime, meals, hydration, toileting, and more. Caring for my mom with Alzheimer's definitely ranks as one of the hardest things I've done. And it keeps getting harder. With her cognitive and physical abilities declining, the caregiver time commitment keeps increasing. That means carving more and more time out of my already overbooked life. It can feel overwhelming... and isolating, because unless you're a past or present caregiver you don't ... Read More about Top Dementia Caregiver Tips & Tricks
Easy Winter Coloring Pages for Seniors Living with Dementia
Artist-created, simplified holiday and winter coloring pages perfect for seniors living with dementia. Caregiver life is stressful, but I think the holidays seem to magnify it. Between trying to Get your mom(or dad - or both) to all their doctor appointments. (Is it just me or are there more dr visits these last 2 months of the year? 🤷🏻‍♀️) Shop for and wrap gifts for everyone on your list and everyone on your mom's list. (Because she can't do it anymore, and it's still really important ... Read More about Easy Winter Coloring Pages for Seniors Living with Dementia
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