ALZHEIMER’S ASSOCIATION: IOWA CHAPTER Alzheimer’s Association Offers Holiday Gift Guide for People Living with Dementia and Their Caregivers By Lauren Livingston, Alzheimer’s Association For the holiday season, the Alzheimer's Association has released its 2023 Holiday Gift Guide, offering gift ideas for individuals living in the early, middle and latestages of Alzheimer’s disease. The guide also includes gift suggestions aimed at keeping those living with dementia engaged and involved in everyday tasks, as well as gift ideas for the 11 million family members and friends across the country serving as unpaid caregivers for these individuals. 5 GIFTS FOR PEOPLE LIVING WITH ALZHEIMER'S – IN THE EARLY-STAGES 1. Post-it notes or an erasable white board to list reminders or the day’s activities. 2. Baskets or trays that can be labeled within cabinets or drawers. 3. Gift cards for ride-sharing services or a favorite activity (golf, movie, restaurant) allowing the person to remain active. 4. GPS trackers (bracelets, watches, small trackers) or enrollment in a safe return program to keep the person safe. 5. A “memory” calendar featuring family photos – write-in special family occasions such as birthdays and anniversaries. 5 GIFTS FOR PEOPLE LIVING WITH ALZHEIMER'S – IN THE MIDDLE-TO-LATE STAGES 1. Music playlists that include the person’s favorite artists or songs. 2. Comfortable, loose-fitting clothing that is easy to 15 5 GIFTS TO HELP WITH EVERYDAY TASKS AND KEEP THE PERSON LIVING WITH ALZHEIMER’S ENGAGED: 1. A memory phone that can store pictures with the names and contact information of family and friends. 2. Nightlights that activate automatically when it gets dark. 3. A digital clock with large type to indicate date and time. 4. An outing to a movie, play or concert, sporting event, museum or possibly an organized holiday shopping trip with friends and family. 5. Engage your loved one in making homemade gifts for the family, painting ornaments, decorating stockings, table setting, scrapbooking or other activity gifts. put on, remove and wash, such as sweat suits, slip-on blouses/shirts, non-slip socks, Velcro shoes, wrinklefree nightgowns, nightshirts or a fluffy bathrobe. 3. Framed photographs or a photo collage created specifically for your loved one. Insert the names of the people in the photos to help with identification. 4.Soothing gifts that can help with anxiety like a handheld massage ball or a soft blanket. 5. Adaptive dining equipment such as no-spill cups, plate guards and silverware with specifically designed handles that enables greater independence during meals.
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