My Mother is diagnosed with dementia so we are having to learn how to care from her. Here is some items that I have found to be useful.
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Activities for dementia patient
Mobility for patient
Supplies
Gifts for dementia patient
Clothing for patient
For caregiver
First book to read
The 36-Hour Day: Family Guide to Caregiving
Must have! We have to watch her to make sure she is not getting into trouble. You can talk to them with this one and watch the app on your phone.
Wyze
I used this to drop in and check on my Mother when she forgot how to use a phone. They can just say “Alexa call _______”. It also helped for me to see her and her see me.
Amazon Echo Show 5, Smart Display, Charcoal
Great advice for how to deal with dementia patients
Joanna Dementia Expert Training
Activities for dementia patient
Helps them to know morning and night, day of the week, and month as well as time of day.
SSYA Dementia Clock for Seniors, Digital
They get where they don’t like baths. I do weekly manicures with stickers to help encourage baths on my bath days. I tell her we have to get a bath so we can get our nails done.
Nail Stickers
These gadgets are great for giving the dementia patient something to do so that they are not bored sitting there. I keep some of these in a box by the chair.
Toys For Alzheimers Patients
This stuffed animal gives her comfort
Doll & Pet Therapy for Alzheimer's and Dementia
My mother likes to “fiddle” with things with her fingers.
ODOXIA Fidget Blanket for Dementia Care
Easier puzzles for
Patients. Keeps them actively using their brain.
Alzheimer's Puzzles
Activities for dementia patients.
Dementia Products
Gets their mind off of being upset in the evenings. Fun activity for elderly.
Bubble Machines
Mobility for patient
This has helped us with showers.
Shower Chair With Arms
This let her keep her freedom to browse in stores.
Mobility Scooters for Seniors - Zipr Mobility
Worked well
Lift Chairs
Fits In door to give elderly a handle when getting in the car
KOUNATSURI Car Door Handle Elderly Assist
Nice seat as well as walker
Best Rolling Walkers
Attaches to car to make a handle to assist in getting in and out of car
Door Assist Handle
Helps elderly to have a step to get in the bed
Elderly Bed Step
Ramp to help patient get up steps
Indoor Ramps For Elderly
Step for getting in the bed
2 Step Stool with Handle for Elderly Adults
Accessories to add to wheelchair to hold items.
Wheelchair Bags & Baskets
This electric wheelchair is
Very sturdy with the 6
Wheels on it.
Zipr PC Power Electric Wheelchair - Full Size Long Range Motorized Wheelchair
Supplies
Needed as feeding themselves becomes harder.
Pafusen 3 Pack Adult Bibs for Women, Reusable ...
For clean ups
Walmart Supercenter
Clean up
Adult Wipes in Incontinence - Walmart.com
Disposable briefs
Womens Diapers
To keep us with meds
Pill Organizers: Health & Household
Easiest lounge wear. Much easier than trying to get pants on a dementia patient that has mobility problems.
Smocked Nightgown
Cups to keep water with the patient to try to prevent dehydration
Cups with Lids & Straws
Great cup to keep beside the dementia patient to have water readily available for them.
Insulated Cups
Small bed pan that’s easy to use.
Bed Pan For Women
Nice bathrobe that zips up for cold days
Zip Up Bathrobes For Women
We use these to put in front of the wheelchair at dinner time for the dementia patient.
TV Tray Tables in Living Room Furniture(1000+)
Make showers fun by calling them “spa days” and get them different scented shower gels
Scented Body Washes
Don’t forget that now you need to carry a bag on your outings for your dementia patient like you do with young children. Include a change of clothes, briefs, wipes, a snack, and drink.
Tote Bags in Handbags - Walmart.com
My mother is always looking for certain things. I keep everything that she is looking for in one bin so that she can look in here for it. We used to spend hours looking for glasses, purse, phone, iPad, etc. all day long as she repetitively asked for...
Cube Storage Bins in Storage Baskets & Bins(1000+)
Just a little extra help for balance in the shower for elderly. My mother cannot get in or out of the shower without having something to hold onto to help her keep her balance.
12 .9 in. Shower Grab Bars for Bathroom Indicators Strong Suction Cup Handle ...
We organize pills every Monday for the week for the patient. It is so handy to have a pill organizer.
pill organizers - Walmart.com
Make sure to add travel wipes to your carry bag for your adult with dementia! Also a change of clothes and snack.
Cottonelle Flushable Wipes
Bed rails to avoid falls
Bed Rail
To measure pulse ox and heart rate
Fingertip Pulse Oximeter Blood Oxygen Monitor
Easy wrist blood pressure cuff
Blood Pressure Cuffs in Patient Care(383)
As my mother started needing bed baths instead of a shower, we needed these towel warmers. We could put a warm towel over her to keep her from getting too cold.
Towel Warmers in Bathroom Accessories(1000+)
Way to wash hair for those that are bed bound
Bed Bath Basin
Gifts for dementia patient
Purrs and your dementia patient can pet their long hair. Brings comfort to them.
Chongker Interactive Companion Robot Cat Pet
Heated blanket for patient
Heated Lap Blanket
Heated lap throw
Mini Electric Blanket
Towel warmer to help them be warm after a bath. Bath time can be a negative experience for dementia patients.
Towel Warmers in Bathroom Accessories(1000+)
Great to heat up bathroom during the patients shower.
Small Heaters in Space Heaters(1000+)
Nice slippers with rubber soles for around the house. Fuzzy inside for warmth.
Womens Slippers - Walmart.com
Perfect gift for dementia patient. Always need ways to encourage baths and hygiene care.
Bath & Body Gift Baskets
Cute tote bag to carry your dementia patients spare clothes on an outing.
Classic Easy Zipper Tote
Keep your patients hands warm.
Hand Muff Warmer
Nice trays for patients for dinner time and for activities.
Shop TV Tray Tables with Stand in Natural and White Finishes
Great way to redirect at sundowning for dementia patient! Fun activity
Bubble Gun
Great activity if they still have the ability to do puzzles. My Mother is too far advanced with dementia to be able to do these 🥲
Large Print Wordsearches
Always good to keep the dementia patients mind active if they are still able. These adult coloring books are a great activity!
Adult Coloring Books
Clothing for patient
Easy pants to get on and off. Soft, comfortable, elastic band
