2006-11-20 09:24:11 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous in Family & Relationships ➔ Family
A really good personal organizer wher he can get things written down to help him keep organized and help remind him of the things his own memory might have problems with.
2006-11-20 09:58:33 · answer #1 · answered by Zee 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Nice things he wouldn't buy himself - chocolates, biscuits, candied fruits. A photo album can be a double-edged sword unfortunately as Alzheimers can confuse people to such an extent that they will think the album is full of people they don't know, or that it isn't theirs at all.
Music can really soothe elderly people. How about a recording of songs from when he was 15 or 20? The short term memory is often more fragile than the long term.
2006-11-20 09:32:10 · answer #2 · answered by Suzyshoes 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends on HIM. What does he still enjoy doing? The photo album idea is nice if you're a family member, if not it would be kind of strange.
My dad has Alzheimer's and he could care less about photos. He likes fleece jackets and jigsaw puzzles and going to Dunkin Donuts for coffee. But that's HIM, not the person you know.
2006-11-20 23:36:11 · answer #3 · answered by Gevera Bert 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I worked in the Alzheimers special care unit in a nursing home for a while, and I'd have to agree that pictures are a fantastic gift. We would always look at pictures with our residents, and they never forgot the old pictures, it was like they were permanently in their memories, and helps them to feel like they CAN do something.
2006-11-20 09:52:59 · answer #4 · answered by Mrs. Lucky 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
make sure it has something to do wiv pictures because as alzheimers progresses he`ll lose the ability to understand even the simple things but pictures will be good. alzheimers sufferers will have good days and bad days. my dad has it and although he`s still very mobile he doesn`t even know how to get into bed or he doesn`t understand wot a knife and fork is. if he looks inside a newspaper he just looks at the pictures now. it`s a very very sad thing but picture will be good for him and it`s good to show them regularly. i wish u the very best of luck for now and the future
2006-11-21 06:01:14 · answer #5 · answered by graham f 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A photo album is good BUT make sure that you have paper copies of pics in it! My Grandma has a habit of ripping up pics and then accusing people of stealing her pics- she has had Alzheimer's since late '80's. Just a tip!
2006-11-20 21:19:57 · answer #6 · answered by Julia B 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What about a diary, preferably one that lasts for years, and he can keep himself up-to-date with things he forgets. When he sees details in his own handwriting he will be inclined to believe it better.
Another idea is to start a collage of family photographs and he will maybe not forget relations as quickly when he can see them everyday.
It is a terrible time for family as well as the sufferer but just give lots of love and hopefully that eases the pain.
God bless.
2006-11-20 23:58:40 · answer #7 · answered by leximp 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
lost my father to this terrible disease, old photos are a good idea, but theres some new medicine on the market I've heard that slows the onset of the disease, try Alzheimer website or your doctor, best of luck.
2006-11-23 14:02:37 · answer #8 · answered by frankyboy2 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My dad died this year, he had Alzheimers. We used to make cds and cassette tapes of his favourite songs and play them to him. It would wake his brain up for a while, and he could sing some of the words.
2006-11-20 10:02:04 · answer #9 · answered by marie m 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A photo album with photos of friends, family and places that are important to him. Label each photo in large print on the front of the page.
2006-11-20 09:27:32 · answer #10 · answered by Shalvia 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋