Holiday gift guide for dementia

Thoughtful, stage-smart gifts for Alzheimer’s and dementia — chosen with care by Being Patient’s editorial team.

Gifts for early-stage dementia

Clock

Large display to reduce anxiety

Music Player

Simple one-button radio

Phone

Big button/picture phone

Digital Frame

Share photos and videos

Journal

Mom's memory journal for the family

Night Light

With motion sensor, dusk to dawn

Brain Games

Easy brain puzzles & memory games

Painting Book

Create beautiful illustrations with water painting

Conversation Cards

Let chat cards for memory & conversation

Trivia Game

Trivia for seniors from the 1950s - 1990s

Word Search

History large print word search

Puzzle

35-piece large jigsaw puzzle

Amazon Echo Dot

Vibrant sounding Alexa speaker

Voice TV Remote

Control TV by voice

Watch

Speakerphone, SOS button, live tracking

Bose Comfort Headphones

Noise cancelling, wireless headphones

Apple AirTags

Trackers for items like keys or bags

Fitbit Inspire

Health and fitness tracker

Managing the Holidays

Gifts for moderate-stage dementia

Companion Pet

Lifelike purrs & barks

Fidget Blanket

Sensory toy to occupy hands

Blanket

5-lb weighted throw

Open-Back PJs

Pajamas with open back closure

Bib Protector

Adult clothing protectors

Lap Blanket

Blanket with straps & pockets

Simple TV Remote

Flipper big button universal TV remote

Digital Frame

Share photos and videos

Amazon Echo Dot

Vibrant sounding Alexa speaker

Coloring Book

Easy adult coloring book for dementia

Music Player

Simple music and audio book player

Walker Squawker

Walker accessory that brings comfort

Brain Talk: Alexis Eastman on navigating the holidays with dementia

Navigating the holidays with dementia can be challenging, especially when it comes to travel. When designing a holiday trip, there are key strategies that caregivers can take in planning all of the trips this season may require. Dr. Alexis Eastman, a clinical associate professor at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine, joins Being Patient Live Talks to discuss best practices for holiday travel and family gatherings for people living with dementia.

Gifts for late-stage dementia

Talking Album

Pair photos with voice recordings

Sensory Lamp

Fiber optic color changing lamp

Diffuser

Oil diffuser mist with auto-off

Throw Blanket

Gentle soft white throw blanket

Wrap Blanket

For wheelchairs with zipper

Adjustable Bed

Bed base with zero gravity frame

Recommended reads

My Father's Brain

Sandeep Jauhar

The Problem of Alzheimer's

Jason Karlawish

Still Me

Rebecca Chopp

The Soul of Care

Arthur Kleinman

Travelers to Unimaginable Lands

Dasha Kiper

Why Does Granny Forget Things

Julissa Cruz

Great gifts for caregivers

Silk Eye Mask

Face-hugging, for luxury sleep

Tea Sampler

Yogi Tea favorites variety pack

White Board

Dry erase board for fridge

Foot Massager

Wooden foot roller massager

Adjustable Bed

Bed base with zero gravity frame

Massage Chair

Full body Shiatsu massage

Daily Log Book

Journal to track all care needs

TheraGun

Handheld massage gun

Robo Vacuum

Robot vacuum and mop

Anti-fatigue mat

Cushioned kitchen mat

Heating pad

Heating pad for neck and shoulders

Bouquet

15 White farm fresh hydrangeas

Everyday essentials

Pill Dispenser

Auto dispenser with alarm

Medical Alert ID

Personalized ID bracelet

Shower Chair

Swivel shower chair with arms

Bed Sensor

Smart caregiver bed exit alarm

Door Alarms

Door open chime alert kit

Adjustable Bed

Bed base with zero gravity frame

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