Some Christmas gift thoughts for those with dementia.

• Short visits
• Hugs, physical
  tenderness
• Tapes of soft music, sing-a-long
  tapes
• Exercise items – ‘soft’ balls to
  toss, indoor bowl set, exercise bike
• Books – large print, few
  words.
• Photo album of memories and life
  achievements.
• Soft pillows, stuffed
  toys
• Foot bath, whirl pool, grooming
  items
• Fresh fruit
• Soft lighting – dimmer switch,
  night lights
• Adaptive equipment for the home –
  tub rails, hand held shower, locks/door alarm
• Velcro clothing, sweat shirts,
  tube socks, leg warmers
• Plants – indoor to brighten up the
  room, or tomato plants for interest or growth changes
• Gift certificates – beauty/Barber
  shoppe, podiatry, pharmacy, taxi trips…