Thing Alzheimer patients can do to pass time. If any one has good ideas, pls. let me know

Farm girl, what a wonderful idea you have shared.Pictures are always worth a thousand words.

Judy, your idea of a memory book is right on! About 10 months before my husband's 85th birthday I knew I had to give him something special. Since I am into computers and photography, I decided on a memeory book of our 16 years of marriage. I began by sorting through boxes and albums of photos, selecting those that had meaning for him. I scanned them into the computer, purchased a photo program (have since switched to Adobe Photoshop), and began organizing and setting up the pages. I did captioning and journaling along with a very special message to him at the beginning. I printed as I went along so I could see how the book would assemble, adding pages as needed and rearranging as needed. When the book was satisfactory I printed on good photo paper and assembled in an album and page protectors. Stickers from a local scrapbook shop dressed up some of the pages. He got his book at a birthday party for him and our nephew Josh at my brother's home. The book was a huge success! Don't be afraid to tackle a memory book, you will learn by doing.

My best and God's blessings to you.

Alice

We made a VHS tape of 500 of their slides from 1946 onward. One would make a DVD these days with scanned old photos, I suppose. Mom really enjoyed that. Add music or a narration.

SnowLynne, oh how it makes me smile to know you are able to do all these things.You are such a role model.You decided you were going to do all possible and not allow this to overcome you.A true sign of great strength and determination.

I've had AD 8 years,I still read,watch tv,go places out to eat,still drive my van & not get lost,feed the birds.Shopping when I can as I use a walker now,so some days it's hard to get around.

Hello Lea

I'm also thinking of things that will help my husband.

I've wanted to make a photo album just for him and include photos of his family, parents, siblings, etc. when they were children and add photos of us and our children and special friends.

I want it to be a 'memory book' but don't want it to be confusing and I'm not sure how much to include.

Maybe you have made one of these before or maybe someone here knows from experience, the kinds of photos that are most meaningful.

Also, right now, for us, the large print wordfind puzzles are the most useful things to occupy him when he can't be out doing other things. They aren't difficult and he feels very pleased when he finds 'all' the words.

I hope some of these ideas will be helpful.

Janie has given you excellent suggestions.Possibly , this time of year, you can give her old Xmas cards to look at.Play some music that may relax her.Is there something in her past that she did with love.Possibly something she is still able to do.If she is able to sit in front of a window, a bird feeder would be nice.The attention span of those afflicted is quite short.

Hi, Lea, and welcome to the forum.

I, personally, do not (nor did not) care for someone with AD, but I've heard some of the "tricks" some of our other members have used.

FOLDING THINGS, such as towels - napkins - clothes ....

SORTING THINGS, such as buttons, beads ...

I'm sure these fine folks can come up with more ideas for you. This board is a great resource!!

Now, as to YOU: I give you full credit and much VALIDATION for you to be using the computer at the age of 78 and reaching out to look for answers for you and your husband.

You are an inspiration, Lea!!