{"id":11753,"date":"2023-06-26T20:51:34","date_gmt":"2023-06-26T16:51:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.awebtoknow.com\/?p=11753"},"modified":"2023-06-26T20:51:56","modified_gmt":"2023-06-26T16:51:56","slug":"best-gifts-for-loved-ones-with-dementia","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.awebtoknow.com\/gift-ideas\/best-gifts-for-loved-ones-with-dementia\/","title":{"rendered":"Best Gifts for Loved Ones With Dementia"},"content":{"rendered":"
If your loved ones have been diagnosed with dementia, then birthdays and other celebrations can be a chance to give them a gift that genuinely helps them. Rather than buy them something they will never use, or worse, something they can\u2019t use anymore, you can use this as a chance to buy something that they will find useful.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n There are certainly some other considerations when buying for anybody with a condition like this, and it is important to take steps to ensure that you do not offend the person you are buying a gift for.<\/span><\/p>\n Gifts for anyone with a diagnosed illness or issue should be considerate and respectful. While it is important to get them something that is useful it is also crucial that they don\u2019t feel patronised. While dementia patients will like receiving thoughtful gifts they can use, they don\u2019t necessarily want constant reminders of their condition.<\/span><\/p>\n Engagement, and <\/span>keeping the brain active<\/span><\/a> and busy for as long as possible, should be one of the key considerations when it comes to buying gifts for those who have dementia. This can be based around their hobbies and things you know that they enjoy. An <\/span>Alzheimer’s shop<\/span><\/a> can trigger a lot of different ideas.<\/span><\/p>\n Memory boxes are a good way to try and help your loved one hold onto their memories and remind themselves of things throughout their life. It can be a very positive activity and you can go through these memories with them.<\/span><\/p>\n Puzzle books can also give a <\/span>cognitive workout<\/span><\/a> for those with dementia. There are puzzle books that are specifically designed to be relaxing and not too challenging for people who are struggling with dementia, based on the different stages of dementia.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nConsiderations For Selecting Gifts For Individuals With Dementia<\/span><\/h2>\n
Be Considerate and Respectful<\/span><\/h3>\n
Focus on Engagement<\/span><\/h3>\n
Memory Box Or Puzzle Books<\/span><\/h2>\n
Fidget Toys Or Sensory Balls<\/span><\/h2>\n