Taking pictures /videos, prepare an album together with names and places about your time together now as well as past times.Automatic night lights and touch sensitive bedside lamps.for a manicure and /or to choose something special. A new picture, an inspiring or comforting saying for the wall.
Christmas decorations for the room, a singing Santa etc, a little Christmas tree with lights.A shawl, hat, scarf or sunglasses for walks outside.Plants that stimulate the senses such as Rosemary. Plants – real as well as artificial for flower arranging and a small watering can.Memory Treasure boxes for jewellery and special items.Also recent achievements such a participating in the Aged Care games. Framed photographs or a photo collage – pictures of family and friends or pets are treasured.The OT at your site could help you further. Special herbal teas /coffee using light cups, big handles, double handled mugs which are colourful and other useful crockery.Tel: (08) 9379 7465 email: Comfortable easy to put on stretch clothes, wrinkle free shirts and Velcro shoes .Talk to your OT. One Touch radio and easy to use, Alzheimer’s Australia or Contact TADWA to discuss individual designs and costs.CD’s particularly those that stimulate reminiscing – belong to a certain era or for those who love singing – Sing alongs and choirs.Cordless headphones – listen to music anywhere and useful for those wanting TV louder than usual.iPod player with music that is their own favorite collection.DVD’s of favourite musicals, movies, documentaries or TV shows and those “Carry on”, other comedy movies! These can also be loaded on with USB sticks with the newer TV’s.
DVDs that are both relaxing and also stimulate memory, such as waterfalls, visits to the country, playing with dogs, kittens and travel.Happy holidays!įor the special people in your life, gifts you may like to look are things such as: These items are available locally and online for your convenience this Christmas. Your loved one may wish to give a grandchild one of the children’s books which relates stories about people with memory loss to assist understanding. Also ask the Occupational Therapist at your Facility or staff at your local Social Centre for further ideas or where to purchase any specialised or other equipment. We have put together a number of gift ideas that are pleasurable, have various therapeutic benefits and would enrich the lives of your loved ones. We are often lost as to what is an appropriate or meaningful gift for the person with dementia, whatever stage of the journey they are at.
With Christmas and birthdays, we can begin to think about ways to give back to those we love and care for.
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