As it can be very difficult for someone with cognitive decline to move outside of their routines and comfortable spaces, leaving the community to celebrate holidays can prove to be very challenging for the individual as well as the whole family. Many memory care communities have incredible staff members who host fantastic holiday parties for families.
If you're attending a holiday party at an assisted living community and looking for the perfect gift, your search is over! Scroll down for some fantastic gift ideas designed for people living with dementia. These gifts are designed to make everyday life a little bit easier.
The Alzheimer's Society Online Gift Shop
The Alzheimer's Society sells an incredible range of gifts for those experiencing cognitive decline, from dementia-friendly clothes to easy-to-use phones, intuitive music players, and reminder clocks.
They've also curated an assortment of activities and games that prompt players to remember happy times, encourage more effective communication, and support independence. While these games and activities might be especially useful for individuals living with cognitive decline, they are designed to be fun for the whole family.
Check out our favorites!
Precious Petzzz - Jack Russell
This cute and lovable "breathing" Jack Russell pup makes an adorable gift for someone living with dementia. These battery-powered pets have realistic fur and gently rise and fall, creating the illusion of peacefully breathing on the owner's lap. These can be very soothing as individuals experiencing dementia can be prone to anxiety.
These 100-piece puzzles offer an ideal mixture of reward, challenge, and simple pleasure. These are especially applicable to people with early-stage dementia. The larger size of the puzzle allows more people to get involved in putting together a beautiful picture over a cozy cup of coffee.
The Rosebud Dementia Reminder Clock
This specially designed clock has been developed to help people with memory-related conditions. Among other features, the programmed reminders can help enforce a sense of routine around night and day and meal times. These reminders can include when to drink water, feed pets, or take medication. The reminders are audio and visual and can be set daily, weekly or just once.
Memory Care Community in Southern California
MesaView Senior Assisted Living in La Mesa, California, is a memory care community in Southern California. We understand that our residents' holistic life experience (social, spiritual, emotional, mental, physical) is vitally important. Research says one of the best things you can do to delay or slow the progression of Alzheimer's disease or dementia is to keep your mind active. Our compassionate caregivers provide top-notch, individualized care to each of the members of our communities.
As dementia progresses, many families face difficult decisions regarding the care of their loved ones. While in-home care is an option for some, others may find that a memory care community is better suited to meet the evolving needs of someone with dementia. Memory care communities are specialized residential settings that provide 24/7 care, safety, and support for individuals with Alzheimer's and other forms of dementia.
Holistic Approach to Memory Care
Memory care that takes a holistic approach engages a person on a physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual level. Providing an alternative to institutional care, MesaView's beautiful rooms and inviting grounds evoke a homey feel while still having enough space to accommodate specialized equipment for mobile care services.
Our caregivers and staff are familiar with the providers and organizations that offer mobile care services for the elderly. We collaborate with them to make sure your loved one is comfortable and comprehensively cared for. Don't hesitate to reach out and schedule a tour of MesaView today!
