Try These Gift Ideas for Your Loved One with Dementia

Got all of your presents purchased, wrapped and ready to go? Well then, you're more on top of it than I am, though sometimes that doesn't take much!

In case you're still searching for that perfect gift- and the person for whom you're searching is someone with Alzheimer's disease (or another kind of dementia) or a caregiver, I've put together a few ideas that might help with that dilemma of, "What do I buy? What do they really need? What would be a meaningful gift?"

First, for the person who is in the early stages of dementia, here are some ideas that hopefully would be helpful and encouraging: Gift Ideas for People with Early Stage Dementia

Next, how about those who are more towards the middle stages of dementia? While there's no clear line that people cross when they progress from one stage to the next, those whose symptoms of dementia (such as memory, word-finding and judgment) are increasing may benefit more from some of these ideas: Thoughts on Gifts for People with Early to Middle Stage Dementia

What if your loved one's symptoms are more advanced? For those with symptoms of dementia that fit more with middle or late stage dementia, here are some suggestions for gifts that may be helpful for them: Gift Suggestions for People with Middle or Late Stage Dementia

How about the caregiver? If you have a friend or family member who is the caregiver for someone with dementia, do you know what she'd really like? Try these possibilities: A Dementia Caregiver's Wish List

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Source: About Alzheimers Disease - December 1, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news