Cindy
To help with the challenge of buying an inspiring gift for men living with Alzheimer’s or Dementia here is a list of 5 items proven to bring joy to his eyes. Our selection is focused on gifts that will inspire his imagination, calm his fidgeting fingers, provide something to love…even conversation ideas to conquer the yawning silence with joyful remembrances!
1. Large piece puzzle to revisit happy memories of a Day at the Beach!
Designed for him to complete solo or with a partner, this large piece puzzle aims to stir memories of happy days spent at the beach. A great balance of challenge, interest and engagement for men with dementia and Alzheimer’s. Check out the price of this perfect gift on Amazon!
2. Calm moving fingers with a colorful fidget blanket & sensory pad!
Experience shows if busy hands are occupied, anxiety, stress and restlessness are reduced! This colorful, durable and easy-travelling fidget blanket and sensory pad has delivered countless agitation-free hours…a great outlet for his hard to express emotions…this gift has even helped people sleep better! With 12 activities in 1 blanket, each section comes with a unique texture and brilliant colors. Check out the price on Amazon!
Photo courtesy of Joy for All
3. A gift for him to love: Joy for All robotic pets!
Who would have thought when it comes to love, “tis better to give than to receive” is truer than ever! Each study validates that the award winning, Joy for All “robotic companions” provide friendship, purpose and even the ability to reduce medications. With each opening or closing eye, lifted paw, bark (for the pups) or kitty’s purr (authentically produced by the company’s patented “Vibrapurr technology”) your guy will feel needed and wanted. Forget the costs and dangers associated with “real” pet ownership…the future belongs to robo-pets! Check out the amazing robo companion’s price on Amazon!
4. Give the gift of beauty: 40 beautifully photographed Birds!
So many living with Alzheimer’s and Dementia have enjoyed lives’ rich with the love of learning and beauty. As a result, we often hear concerns that gifts could be too “childlike” or (worse still) mention the reader’s Alzheimer’s or dementia. Not here! “The 40 Most Beautiful Birds in the World” is discreetly written (no words like “Alzheimer’s”, “Dementia” or “Senior” anywhere in the book) and is rich with high resolution color images. Check out the price on Amazon of the book anyone would be proud to own!
5. Conquer the silence with the gift of Conversation Cards!
Sadly, short term memories are often the first to be lost in the face of Alzheimer’s or dementia. This pack of 52 carefully chosen cards are designed to stimulate and provide natural “chatty” prompts to entice your man to reflect on days gone passed. Reduce the stress of wondering what to talk about…give him the gift of conversation! Check out the great price for these cards on Amazon!
I sincerely hope this list of 5 Inspiring Gifts for Men Living with Alzheimer’s will be advantageous to you! Of course, nothing can be more important that the gift of your visit! To all of the more than 11 million folks caring for individuals living with Alzheimer’s and dementia, thank you!
If you want to read more about ideas to help bring a “sparkle” to his or her eyes, read more in my post on the “5 Top Joy Rated Gifts for Individuals with Alzheimer’s. “
With kindest thoughts sent your way, Cindy
