Gift ideas for Christmas - Things that delight people with dementia

Christmas Gifts for People with Dementia: More than Just Bringing Joy with These Aids!

Christmas is just around the corner! And for people, this means the search for a suitable Christmas gift for their loved ones begins again. Regularly, electronic novelties, books, clothing, or perfumes can be found under the Christmas tree.

But what actually brings joy to people with dementia? - In addition to gift ideas for those in need of care, we have compiled our top 10 gifts for people with dementia. Of course, it's important to know and consider a person's preferences. Some of the gifts can also be designed with a bit of craftsmanship.

If you have no ideas yet on what to gift someone with dementia, feel free to get inspired by our suggestions.

 

Our Top 10 Most Beautiful Christmas Aids

Fidget Blanket: One Fidget Blanket appeals to the sense of touch for people with dementia. Through touch, they can occupy themselves and keep their often restless hands busy. Fidgeting with the blanket also has a calming effect. For men who are enthusiastic about craftsmanship, there are also Screw Boards.

Singliesel - the Singing Book: The book allows the person with dementia to listen to music independently and keep themselves occupied. Very popular among people with dementia. Are there different music songs.

Tear-off calendar: Calendar with colored text and white background attract the attention of people with dementia, as the contrast is easily perceptible to them. The calendar enhances temporal orientation.

Photo Album: Create a photo album with memories for the person with dementia. This way, the person with dementia can better remember the past with the help of the photos and indulge in memories.

Music CD with Favorite Songs: Music can have a significant impact on people with dementia. Suddenly, severely affected individuals start to dance or sing along. Give your loved one with dementia a music CD with their favorite songs, their favorite singer, or well-known songs from the past.

Animals with Sounds: Especially for animal-loving dementia patients, these animals are a wonderful gift. Depending on the manufacturer, the animals can move or make sounds. Popular ones include: purring cats or Birds.

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Don't Get Angry in large, possibly modify rules: Under the motto "Playing connects," a round of Ludo can create a positive mood in a person with dementia. Larger playing fields or magnetic figures facilitate the game. If necessary, the rules can also be simplified.

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There is Puzzles specifically for people with dementia , but it can also be a simple puzzle with large puzzle pieces. A puzzle is a Christmas gift suitable for any age.

Scents: Scents (e.g. essential oils) have a calming effect on dementia patients, similar to the twiddle blanket. In addition, they are a way to evoke memories.

Time: A simple gift that doesn't even cost any money. Give a person with dementia your time. Spend time with them, have a game afternoon together, go for a walk, or take a trip to the zoo.

 

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