I’m sorry 😔 my dad has early onset Alzheimer’s and it’s hard. He likes to do what he’s always liked to do, tinker with things in the shed, woodwork type of stuff, fixing up surfboards, and he’s still able to at this point, even if he ends up repeating steps a few times. He likes nature docos and YouTube surf videos. All stuff he’s been into in the past. He likes hanging out with his mates who are sweethearts and keep him in line. Sounds like your friend is more advanced then my dad and I don’t have experience with that, but soon will. I just wanted to share the little I know.
Are there any old hobbies your friend has that maybe she fell out of the habit of? I don’t know, knitting, drawing, colouring in? Or if she enjoyed birds or wildlife maybe some picture heavy books about that stuff?
Hugs. Yes that friend support is critical. And just self care help. Yesterday I just sat and talked and clipped her nails and lots of hugs. My friend is a nun so much or her life revolved around community and study and at least there are still lots of people helping and advocating for her now.
She did lots of crafts like embroidery and sewing but long way past it now. I like the idea of photo books and I just found a one button music player for old folk. I am going to get that and load it up with classical music which is another love (she was a piano and music teacher for 50 years). Thanks
What surprises me w/ my ol’ girl (different sort of dementia though) is chuck her in front of piano and away she goes (she was a muso). Maybe a keyboard?
Brains are such complex things. I once looked after a lady who lost her speech because of a massive stroke. Put some ABBA on and listen to her sing, word and pitch perfect though!
I’m sorry 😔 my dad has early onset Alzheimer’s and it’s hard. He likes to do what he’s always liked to do, tinker with things in the shed, woodwork type of stuff, fixing up surfboards, and he’s still able to at this point, even if he ends up repeating steps a few times. He likes nature docos and YouTube surf videos. All stuff he’s been into in the past. He likes hanging out with his mates who are sweethearts and keep him in line. Sounds like your friend is more advanced then my dad and I don’t have experience with that, but soon will. I just wanted to share the little I know.
Are there any old hobbies your friend has that maybe she fell out of the habit of? I don’t know, knitting, drawing, colouring in? Or if she enjoyed birds or wildlife maybe some picture heavy books about that stuff?
Hugs. Yes that friend support is critical. And just self care help. Yesterday I just sat and talked and clipped her nails and lots of hugs. My friend is a nun so much or her life revolved around community and study and at least there are still lots of people helping and advocating for her now.
She did lots of crafts like embroidery and sewing but long way past it now. I like the idea of photo books and I just found a one button music player for old folk. I am going to get that and load it up with classical music which is another love (she was a piano and music teacher for 50 years). Thanks
So sorry to hear that about your friend.
What surprises me w/ my ol’ girl (different sort of dementia though) is chuck her in front of piano and away she goes (she was a muso). Maybe a keyboard?
Brains are such complex things. I once looked after a lady who lost her speech because of a massive stroke. Put some ABBA on and listen to her sing, word and pitch perfect though!