Can't Think of a Gift for Family Members with Dementia?

Atlanta, GA (PRWEB) November 29, 2006

As we near the holiday season, more than 25 million family members will be asking themselves, "What can I get Mom or Dad, Grandma or Grandpa, who has Alzheimer's disease (AD)?

Believe it or not, there's a store in Atlanta that specializes in just that - products and gifts for people with dementia. Categories range from forgetfulness to comfort to activities to reminiscent videos. Each has a specific purpose, be it safety or just putting a big smile on the face of someone you love.

People in the later stages of AD may not be able to recognize their family members, but they still enjoy attention and appreciate a compliment. Among the gifts you can buy in The Alzheimer's Store is a fashionable Shoulder Shawl or Lap Cape with Pockets. Drape it over your loved one's shoulders for warmth or place them on their lap for comfort.

Another real "attention-getter" is the "My Baby" Doll. For those in the middle and later stages of the disease, who may become easily upset, here's a doll with dignity that will not only offer unquestioned love, but also cause all eyes to turn when held and cradled. Who isn't intrigued by a small baby? And this one feels and looks so real.

Mark and Ellen Warner, owners of the Alzheimer's Store, make it their business to understand AD and discover products for people with the disease or those caring for them. "For those in the early stages there is a clock that automatically displays the day and date, a lockable automatic medication dispenser (for those who need reminders to take their meds or who attempt to take them twice (double dose)), a telephone that allows the caller to just press the picture of the person they wish to call, and much more," explains Mark.

Ellen commented, "We also have important safety products that can alert caregivers to night time wandering or dangerous attempts to leave home." What better gift can you give than 'peace of mind'," she says.

Other Alzheimer's Store products range from the entertaining to the practical, addressing the most important caregiver needs. Mark says, "Each product has its own story. Most serve very important needs, unique to people with dementia."

For more information or a free catalog, go to http://www.alzstore.com or call toll-free 800-752-3238.

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