Top products from r/dementia
We found 22 product mentions on r/dementia. We ranked the 49 resulting products by number of redditors who mentioned them. Here are the top 20.
1. The 36-Hour Day, sixth edition: The 36-Hour Day: A Family Guide to Caring for People Who Have Alzheimer Disease, Other Dementias, and Memory Loss (A Johns Hopkins Press Health Book)
Sentiment score: 1
Number of reviews: 2
JOHNS HOPKINS
3. Hormel Thick and Easy Purees 7 oz. Bowl Turkey with Stuffing, Green Beans (ENGO60749)
Sentiment score: 0
Number of reviews: 1
250 CaloriesPureeServing Size: 7 oz.Turkey with Stuffing / Green BeansCase of 7
4. The Wright Stuff No Rinse Shampoo Gallon Bottle, 128 Fluid Ounce
Sentiment score: 1
Number of reviews: 1
Sham no rns 00400 gal clnGallon bottleCompletely cleans hair without water
5. NATIONAL Brown Board Cover Steno Notebook, Gregg, Green Paper, 6 x 9 Inches, 60 Sheets (36646)
Sentiment score: 1
Number of reviews: 1
Sturdy brown board coverTop spiral bindingGregg 26 rulingGreen Eye-Ease paper60 sheets
6. No-Rinse Bathing Wipes by Cleanlife Products, Premoistened and Aloe Vera Enriched for Maximum Cleansing and Deodorizing - Microwaveable, Hypoallergenic and Latex-Free (8 Wipes)
Sentiment score: 1
Number of reviews: 1
CONVENIENT AS CAN BE: No-Rinse Bathing Wipes are soft, pre-moistened and provide a convenient bathing alternativeEASY TO USE: Each pack contains (8) high quality 7.5" x 7.5" wipes that leave skin moisturized, refreshed and odor-free without any sticky residue. Simply use as directed on each of the i...
7. No-Rinse Shampoo, 16 fl oz - Leaves Hair Fresh, Clean and Odor-Free
Sentiment score: 1
Number of reviews: 1
CONVENIENT AS CAN BE: Use when there is no shower access or while caring for someone with limited mobility with absolutely no rinsing requiredEASY TO USE: Simply apply until hair is completely wet. Massage into hair, then towel dry thoroughly with a soft, absorbent towelSAFE AND HEALTHY: pH balanced...
8. Snap Circuits Classic SC-300 Electronics Exploration Kit | Over 300 Projects | Full Color Project Manual | 60+ Snap Circuits Parts | STEM Educational Toy for Kids 8+,Black,2.3 x 13.6 x 19.3 inches
Sentiment score: 0
Number of reviews: 1
Build over 300 experiments with 60+ partsExperiments include: photosensitive electronic organ, a Lie detector, an AM radio, and a two-finger touch lamp and much more!Parts included: snap wires, a slide switch, a resistor, a microphone, and capacitorsNo soldering - no tools - it's a snap! Snap Circui...
9. Ocean DVD - Blue Seas with Relaxing Videos of Beaches with Nature Sounds
Sentiment score: 1
Number of reviews: 1
FEATURE: DVD Video, All Regions, Widescreen, Dolby Digital Sound, Approximate Duration - 84 minutesSOUND: All tracks use the natural sounds of the sea, ocean, beach and waves.KEY FEATURES: All tracks repeat automatically for continuous relaxation.The main 24 minutes film have beautifully blended oce...
10. Beyond Behaviors: Using Brain Science and Compassion to Understand and Solve Children's Behavioral Challenges
Sentiment score: 1
Number of reviews: 1
11. The Alzheimer's Antidote: Using a Low-Carb, High-Fat Diet to Fight Alzheimer’s Disease, Memory Loss, and Cognitive Decline
Sentiment score: 1
Number of reviews: 1
Ships from Vermont
12. Solving Sherlock Holmes: Puzzle Your Way Through the Cases (Puzzlecraft (2))
Sentiment score: 1
Number of reviews: 1
Wellfleet Press
13. Loving Your Parents When They Can No Longer Love You
Sentiment score: 1
Number of reviews: 1
14. What the Wind Showed to Me (Books for Dementia Patients) (Volume 1)
Sentiment score: 1
Number of reviews: 1
15. Loving Someone Who Has Dementia: How to Find Hope while Coping with Stress and Grief
Sentiment score: -1
Number of reviews: 1
16. Emotional Intelligence 2.0
Sentiment score: 1
Number of reviews: 1
Emotional intelligence testSelf awarenessstrategies to increase emotional intelligenceself managementsocial awareness
17. I Am Not Sick, I Don't Need Help! How to Help Someone with Mental Illness Accept Treatment. 10th Anniversary Edition.
Sentiment score: 1
Number of reviews: 1
Vida Press
18. No Act of Love is Ever Wasted: The Spirituality of Caring for Persons with Dementia
Sentiment score: 1
Number of reviews: 1
The biggest help I've found is lowering carbs and increasing good fats in their diet. A lot of recent studies have started coining Alzhiemer's as "type-3 diabetes" - linking high blood sugar and insulin resistance to the death of cells in the brain (as they can't get enough energy). I'd definitely recommend a couple of books that opened my eyes to the disease as well as giving me some hope.
The End of Alzheimer's by Dr. Dale Bredesen, MD
The Alzheimer's Antidote by Amy Berger, MS, CNS, MTP
As mentioned in other comments, there are plenty of supplements that can help with some of the side effects of dementia like anxiety as well as others to counter vitamin deficiencies.
My main recommendations:
If you have any questions please let me know!
Oh man! I'm taking care of my dad with dementia full time and half the time I want to murder him. It is HARD.
I strongly suggest that you find a psychotherapist to talk to and work this out with. It will take a few years but the earlier you start working through your emotions and feelings, the sooner you can move on with your life.
There are things worse than death. Anybody telling you "at least she's still alive," is not speaking through experience. They have no idea... Forgive them. And try not to let their words affect you. They are speaking through ignorance.
I cannot imagine being raised by a parent with dementia... Your feelings are valid. In case you cannot afford a therapist (totally plausible in our country), I suggest reading books. These suggestions may seem off topic, but i have found them to be very helpful in learning how people should interact, how the brain develops, and that there are people out there who interact with the people in their lives with empathy and compassion. You may find it empowering to educate yourself about brain development and psychology.
Parenting from the Inside Out: How a Deeper Self-Understanding Can Help You Raise Children Who Thrive, Dan Siegel
Beyond Behaviors: Using Brain Science and Compassion to Understand and Solve Children's Behavioral Challenges
Emotional Intelligence 2.0
I wish you luck in life!
As someone that is seeing one of their parents go through mid-stage dementia, I ended up looking for help in places that I never would have thought to before. Despite my not being religious, I picked up a copy of No Act of Love is Ever Wasted: The Spirituality of Caring for Persons with Dementia, and am grateful for having had spent the time reading it (so much so that I emailed the authors just to thank them for their work.
I also picked up another book (which I've not yet read) that I believe was mentioned in the text above, that may be more apt to your situation than it is mine (at least yet). Loving Your Parents When They Can No Longer Love You. I can't speak to the work myself, but if it's half as worthwhile as "No Act of Love..." it will offer all kinds of thoughtful insight.
I'm not sure that I have much more advice to share at this point than this, but thought I'd at least point these options out to you.
We found steno pads to be helpful because at least the papers are held together in one place. Then, once they are full of notes, the pads can be put all together on a shelf and my mom likes that. Well maybe it's actually her OCD that does LOL. I suppose the challenge would be if your mom prefers to tear the note out of the book once she has written it down.
I commented elsewhere here but I need to add that you should read The 36-Hour Day. Also visit the Alzheimer's Association website. (It supports all kinds of dementia, not just Alzheimer's). On the latter, click "In My Area" to find help in your dad's area and perhaps in your own. Many areas have local caregivers support groups.
Maybe get him some small herb garden seed starters for the window? Depending on his capability, maybe some fun mystery solving books?
Here’s an example: Solving Sherlock Holmes: Puzzle Your Way Through the Cases https://www.amazon.com/dp/1577151461/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_UDl8Cb70FPM8Y
Oh I'm glad to find this post!
My mother (58) also has early onset Alzheimer's. I've been trying to find games she can play that aren't over complicated or overwhelming, but also not so childish/simple it's insulting or boring.
I considered Qwirkle, but I think all the different shapes would overwhelm her.
I got her this book https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1500664685/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1 she said she liked it but it didn't seem like she could follow it.
So far the best entertainment I e found is hidden object books.
There's a nice book called "I am not sick, I don't need help! How to help someone with mental illness accept treatment" that would probably be incredibly helpful in this situation. I know dementia and mental illness are not the same, but the situations have enough in common that it should still be plenty helpful.
https://www.amazon.com/Someone-Mental-Illness-Treatment-Anniversary/dp/0967718937/ref=mp_s_a_1_2?hvadid=74285910506630&hvbmt=bb&hvdev=m&hvqmt=b&keywords=im+not+sick+i+dont+need+help&qid=1573526529&sr=8-2
You can actually order it right through Amazon =)
https://www.amazon.com/Keeping-Love-Alive-Memories-Fade/dp/0802414508/ref=sr_1_fkmr3_1?keywords=Five+Long+Languages+dementia&qid=1567699019&s=gateway&sr=8-1-fkmr3
I camp a lot. I have tried many bathing wipes, and camping shampoos. I like Clean Life Products: No Rinse.
The bathing wipes are designed to be microwaved so she can get a warm wash.
The No Rinse Shampoo is also really good. When I am in the backcountry I rinse it out with warm water, but you don't have to.
These people don't mess around. You can get it by the gallon.
My mom (late 70s) is well down the road with dementia and is now in a memory care unit of a nursing home. She often asks about her parents and asking when she will get to 'go visit' them. Rather than replying blountly that they are dead and have been for years, my siblings and I just say "Mom, grandpa would be 110 years old if he were still with us." Then she smiles it off. It doesnt do any good to keep correcting her when she doesnt make sense.
There is a book called 'The 36 Hour Day' that offers good advice for those dealing with those affected by dementia/alzheimers.
https://www.amazon.com/36-Hour-Day-sixth-Alzheimer-Dementias/dp/1421422239/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?keywords=34+hour+day+book&qid=1574269564&sr=8-3
If a smart TV or DVD player YouTube has extended nature videos. Here’s one that’s just 8 hours of a brook. Both Netflix and amazon prime have streaming nature videos. Netflix has some “slowtv” episodes (fishing, trains). Bob Ross might be another option.
You can also find a bunch of dvds on amazonocean views , tropical birds , or aquariums
If you have a food processor or blender your could maybe make the food puréed. Otherwise Hormel makes puréed dishes that can be microwaved. No idea on the taste...
amazon has them for example
Maybe the smells of the house will still insight some nice memories/feelings regardless that her dish looks different from everyone else’s.
Also to add, there’s molded versions of the foods if there’s a “that doesn’t look like beef” factor.
There are usually a lot of “fidget” blanket kind of things on Etsy. Some might be more applicable than others.
If it’s specifically mechanical / electrical then maybe one of these circuit kits with big easy pieces: https://www.amazon.com/Snap-Circuits-SC-300-Electronics-Exploration/dp/B0000683A4
Very well-written novel (and movie) from POV of Alzheimer's sufferer: Still Alice
This IS the time to mourn, because now is the time you are feeling the loss of her, even though her physical death may not occur for a long time. I have the same getting caring for my husband with dementia. It's like he's already gone in many ways, yet he's still physically here.
I read this book which helped, by giving me the words for what we are experiencing: "ambiguous loss."
The author addresses how difficult it is to cope with these types of losses. I'm not sure if I'm putting this link in correctly, so my apologies if I didn't do it right:
Loving Someone Who Has Dementia: How to Find Hope while Coping with Stress and Grief https://www.amazon.com/dp/1118002296/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_aXVACbKPHAZZZ