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I work on word search puzzles daily. We buy them at the Dollar stores.

January 23, 2025
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Members shared mixed experiences with word search puzzles for Alzheimer's patients, with many describing how their loved ones enjoyed them in... Read more

Members shared mixed experiences with word search puzzles for Alzheimer's patients, with many describing how their loved ones enjoyed them in earlier stages but gradually lost interest or ability as the disease progressed. Several caregivers found success with alternative activities that matched their loved one's current abilities, including folding laundry, organizing personal items, playing solitaire or Spider on the computer, watching TV, going for rides, and simple games like checkers with grandchildren. A recurring theme was the importance of meeting people where they are without frustration, keeping activities light and joyful, and recognizing that what works varies greatly from person to person and changes over time.

A myALZteam Member

I do crossword type games. And I like to have a routine to do no matter how small. It keeps me feeling valuable somehow.

January 27, 2025
A myALZteam Member

Bob used to do one every. day. Trying to get back to doing one. Will see.

January 24, 2025
A myALZteam Member

I love word searches but haven't been doing them...actually forgot about them. I started solitare a few months ago and try to play it daily a little bit. I just added an app for crossword searches to my phone, so will see how that goes.

January 23, 2025
A myALZteam Member

My husband likes doing the word search puzzle books from the Dollar Store. He has a bunch waiting for him in the bedroom nightstand drawer!

January 26, 2025
A myALZteam Member

My son (TBI+Vascular Dementia) recently started doing word search puzzles and is enjoying them. I'm so glad he is, because as I explained to him, it's all about flexible thinking: being able to "see" things whether they're up OR down, or pointing to the right OR left OR diagonally. (I like them, too.) My husband doesn't do them, but I keep trying to persuade him to give them a try!

January 23, 2025

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