Celebrating Mother’s Day – With Alzheimer’s
What do you give your Mother for Mother’s Day when she’s experiencing Alzheimer’s or dementia?
Look for things she enjoys doing now, and for things that have been a big part of her life.
Give simple gifts that she can enjoy easily and work with her current abilities. If she enjoys music, how about a favorite CD. If she
enjoys comedies, why not a DVD of her favorite comedian? You can get numerous TV shows on DVD, both current and from years past. I Love Lucy reruns may bring on a smile any day.
It’s not always about the gift. Maybe a day out together would be just as memorable. If she enjoys gardening, a walk through a local park on a nice day is fun for the both of you. Make a day of it and bring her out for a favorite lunch.
Spend a day creating memories, old and new. Scrapbooking is a wonderful activity that allows your Mom to reminisce about the times she remembers, and allows her to create a memory for the both of you. It may be important to her to share some of her memories with you – this is a great activity for anytime you have a few hours to share.
For moms in later stages, consider things that will help her day to day. Memory phones, videos, books and activities, clothing – anything to make a caregivers job a little easier. A great place to go to find a variety of products is the Alzheimer’s Store. How about a FiddleTwiddle?
