Too Difficult for Mum w/Alzheimer's...but great for me!
598676
With 500pcs this puzzle was far too intimidating for Mother w/Alzheimer's, however surprisingly great for quiet times myself.  This was an unexpected delight because I probably wouldn't have purchased this for myself; Now I'm so glad I did!  I look forward  winter evenings after a long and difficult day to just veg with my puzzle.
2413459
Still need a one button push process for our mother with dementia. The two steps is still too difficult for someone with that disease.
1896126
I purchased this to help my mother who is suffering from Alzheimer's. She was forgetting to lock her doors at night and was also leaving the cook stove and water running. After a month or so of one hour daily lessons she regained the ability to keep herself safe. I don't think it matters if they get the answers right or not it's the action of doing the lessons that helps get things running again. I don't know how long this will help but for now it's been remarkable.
2350638
Too difficult for the average elder person, but very good for person in charge of entertainment.
1469504
This book is very helpful to me in dealing with my 96 year old Mother who is still sharp in the mind, but is beginning to forget some things, but not anything important. She has been a difficult Mother all my life, but now I have to learn how to deal with it  a nice way, because I am her in home support service, 7 days a week.  She can be very demanding at times.  I will be very sad and miss her when she has to leave this plane and joins God.
3480924
I have worked with Mary for many years and during the time this story takes place, I had no idea the struggles her family was going through during this time. My Grandmother died of Alzheimer's at the age of 74 and I had no insight into the progression of this terrible disease as I lived 3000 miles away. Thank you Mary for sharing your story - I do not want to ever have to face the same battle your Father and your family faced, but if I do, I hope I can face it as bravely as you did!
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I didn't know what to expect from this DVD but I really like it- It is definitely challenging though!! I had my baby in July and am trying to get back my stomach which is hard!! I didn't know if I would make it through the whole DVD the first time because I was definitely out of shape after the baby- but I pushed through it!
4325207
I gave this to my mom for mother's day. Filling it in was harder than I expected... some of the questions really made me jog my memory. (some of the questions seemed a bit redundant, too, so be careful). She loved it though. Be prepared for a labor of love, but also know that your mom will appreciate it.
2131043
My husband found it a little difficult.  He is 85 and has some age related memory loss.  This was the first one he ever found a little difficujlt.
4707474
This video was just a bit beyond my abilities.  I confess I'm not 50--I'm 70--so maybe for the 50 year old woman it would be perfect.  It was difficult for me.
457949
Great idea, well done... now if only I could get my mother to actually complete it
659367
This game is suppose to be good for people with dementia.  Unfortunately, with vision concerns, too, the game is not easy to play.
2559511
I love it!  Now Mom always knows the day and time.  the date could be larger, but that's the less important information.  Great for Dementia patients, and for visually impaired!
962702
My mother was diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease very early in 2000.  As my grandmother had this disease also several years ago, and I cared for her also, I wanted up to date information on the disease and our options.  I was the only caregiver for both my grandmother and my mother, and this book was invaluable in validating my feelings of sorrow, frustration & lonliness.  It explained the disease and it's progression, also that it is NOT a bad thing if you ask for help from professionals and friends.  When a person has Alzheimer's disease, the primary caretaker is usually a family member, and quite often is isolated from most outside activities.  Many times, other family members and friends avoid the caretaker & patient.  For myself, this disease is a slow grieving process, as you see that person leaving slowly, while still being here.  This book is a great resource to help the caregiver in their life with the Alzheimer's patient.
4511421
I had such high hopes for this book, per a postive review read before purchase.  I suppose this has helped some individuals - all the 5 star ratings - but I found this book not to be simple at all.  My Mother passed in January after a painful and lenghty illness.  Since September I cared for her and my Father 7 hours a day (still care for my Father 7 hours a day)and hoped this book (and my daily prayers) would help with a daily dose of simplicity to sustain me for caregiving, my job, chores at home, help for my son and his family and maintain sanity / patience.  All I read was "me, me, me".  Clearly there was only a few minutes a day for me, to read this book - and what a disspointment.  I don't want to or have time to line my drawers with scented paper, take a bath (with or without candles), create a picture journal of things that I can't afford (I am thankful for what I have), window shop, create a "place" to meditate, or to meditate for that matter.  The author apparantly has a housekeeper, nanny, etc...and has the opportunity to relax in her bed which faces her meditation place with the blue wall and write down thoughts that again, must be helpful to some of you. Good luck. I hope you find what you are looking for.  I have (again) but it was NOT this book.
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My grandmother had Alzheimer's 14 years before her death. I found solace/peace while reading Jean Lee's story of her parents and her sister's journey.  I fear it may become my own children's story some day.  With Alzheimer's becoming more common  I would recommend this book to every adult as required reading!  ECH
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I love it!!!  My mother had Alzheimer's, I was here caregiver for a little over a year, and I have walked in the annual Walk to End Alzheimer's (formerly Memory Walk) with the Alzheimer's Association every year since 1997 (she died in 1996).  I am always trying to find ways to raise money for the Walk, and I think this would be perfect, so I am sure I will be ordering more to give it a try.