Figuring out gifts for someone with dementia can feel overwhelming. Thankfully it does not have to be with these 10 handy gift ideas.
Useful Gifts For Folks With Memory Loss
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Fidget Blanket, Apron, Or Other–Individuals with dementia often feel the need to do something with their hands when they feel anxious, stressed, or unsure. Luckily, there are a variety of fidget gadgets available that are great hand occupiers. With a variety of surfaces to touch and snaps, photos, etc… to fiddle with your loved one or patient will keep coming back to this gift again and again.
Memory or Photo Book-As people progress through the stages of dementia, especially with Alzheimer’s, their minds often move them backwards towards their childhoods. They may get delight out of seeing images of objects or people that they remember from their youth.
Digital Picture Frame With Wifi Photo Upload–This 10.1 inch digital picture frame with a high definition 1280 x 800 touch screen will display amazing clear and vivid landscape and portraits. Family and friends can upload images using a simple app available for both Android and IOS mobile phones. The frame will sit on table or shelf or can be hung from the wall.
Amazon Echo Show-This personal assistant can be used to set up reminders and alarms, create lists via voice commands, enable calls including video calls, offer drop-in functionality for caregivers, and play music, audiobooks, and videos.
More Gifts For Someone With Dementia
Simple Music Player-Music seems to really resonate with people with dementia. It is the universal language. This music player has easy to use on, off, and volume buttons. Just download music/audiobooks on the TF card, plug in the point and use it. Simple and few operations greatly reduce the hassle of recharging a device.
Extra Large Digital Clock– In my experience, individuals with memory issues often ask about the day and time, so this clock is quite helpful. The unique high-resolution digital alarm clock clearly spells out the time, period of the day, full day of the week, month, and date in large, clear letters with no confusing abbreviations
Lifelike Animatronic Dog Or Cat-The Joy For All Golden Pup or Cat brings out the love and excitement of furry friendship with a realistic look, sound, and feel and state-of-the-art interactive technology to create a calming and enriching experience, helping to ease loneliness, improve care, and forge meaningful connections for older adults living with Alzheimer’s disease and related dementia.
Water Painting Canvases–A little water and a brush is all it takes to make for easy, delightful painting fun. Entertaining gifts for someone with dementia.
Dementia Friendly Puzzles-This set comes with six puzzles and six storage bags to keep the pieces of each puzzle together. The large puzzle pieces are designed with a concave-convex texture which makes them easier to handle. Also, the puzzle pieces are easy to clean and durable allowing for multiple repeated uses.
Weighted Pillow Or Blanket-This small blanket is a perfect lap or nap blanket for soothing and comfort as it can easily be stored when not in use and is machine washable in cold water. The 7 layer design and seamless edging prevent beads leaking, but as with any product of this nature, do a visual inspection of the seams from time to time.
For more gift ideas, take a look at
The Caregiving Tips and Tools Printable Guide (Perfect for any caregiver that you know or as a gift to yourself if you are the caregiver.)
Wonderful Gifts For Older Women Under $45
