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August 25
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Members responded warmly to a caregiver seeking activity ideas for a 56-year-old sister in year 3 of Alzheimer's, offering a rich variety of... Read more

Members responded warmly to a caregiver seeking activity ideas for a 56-year-old sister in year 3 of Alzheimer's, offering a rich variety of creative and mentally engaging options. Several members shared hands-on favorites like pour painting, adult coloring books, water-color pages that reuse when dry, jigsaw puzzles, word search books, and dominoes, noting that letting the person set their own rules matters more than doing things correctly. A recurring theme was the power of music and social connection, with chair tai chi, gym classes, and singing along to familiar songs all highlighted as gentle ways to keep both body and mind active.

A myALZteam Member

My spouse with Altzheimers has gotten into Pour Painting. He now has his work in an art shop. There are SO many people on Facebook doing this!! Hubby does 4 paintings a day and is having a blast!! As long as I keep him in paints and canvases he is incredibly happy and content!!! ( I’m not going to talk about the paint on our faucets, cabinets, patio, light switches, wood flooring)
…..now I can let it go and see that he has fun. We are off now to Hobby Lobby for more paint and canvases……

August 28
A myALZteam Member

I love doing Puzzles

August 29
A myALZteam Member

I am start chair tai chi. Incredibly simple. But that's the point to have your mind connect to the smallest movement made.

August 28
A myALZteam Member

My mom loves adult coloring books. Does your gym have any classes? They can make exercise more of a social activity. Does she like gardening? Listening to music? There are tons of ideas on the internet..

August 26
A myALZteam Member

I also have Alzheimer's. I do jigsaw puzzles & word search books. You could pick up both items at the Dollar stores to see if she likes it. Then if she wants more of a challenge, you can buy ones that are more challenging.

August 25

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