Comments on: Thursday Thirteen – 13 Birds Creating Memories in an Alzheimer’s Life

By: Helping Your Alzheimer’s Patient Create Memories

Helping Your Alzheimer’s Patient Create Memories — Mon, 12 Jan 2009 17:23:27 +0000

[...] I wrote last week’s Thursday Thirteen about 13 Birds Creating Memories in my mother’s life, Krista at Alzheimer’s Team, left me a comment, “My dad [...]

By: Mary Emma Allen

Mary Emma Allen — Mon, 12 Jan 2009 04:28:09 +0000

Thanks for stopping by Alzheimer’s Notes, Krista, and sharing your thoughts. Yes, often if you talk with your Alzheimer’s family member about places, persons, things and events, they will remember more. These may be bits and pieces of memories that you’ll enjoy jotting down or recording for family history, too.

Also, pull out some pictures, either actual family photos or simply pictures in magazines. These often will jog memories and initiate conversations.

By: Krista

Krista — Sat, 10 Jan 2009 18:55:12 +0000

Great idea! My dad remembers he had horses but he can’t go in to detail about it. Maybe if we talked with him more about it he might remember more.

Thanks!

Krista

http://www.alzheimersteam.com