Holiday shopping and giftgiving can often be challenging, but even more so when shopping for a person living with dementia. There are more than 6 million Americans living with Alzheimer’s disease, and 11 million family members and friends serving as unpaid caregivers for these individuals.
Depending on the stage of disease, some well-intentioned gifts may no longer be appropriate or practical. For the holiday season, the Alzheimer’s Association has released its 2023 Gift Guide: Five gifts for people living with Alzheimer’s – in the early-stages: •Post-it notes or an erasable white board to list reminders or the day’s activities.
•Baskets or trays that can be labeled within cabinets or drawers.