Memory Activities are Beneficial Brain Exercises and Memory Exercises for Alzheimer's and Dementia patients.

As we look at this amusing cover dated 1947,
emotions and memories of yesterday are automatically stimulated. The faces, dog or blowing bubbles may seem
familiar. You may get a smile on your face or even chuckle.
I hope this family outing will be familiar to your loved one.

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"GoingNComing"
Norman Rockwell - The Saturday Evening Post
One of his "real life" illustrations dated: August 30, 1947 - ©1947SEPS

6 Reasons these
Memory Exercises and Brain Exercises of familiar Picture Jigsaw Puzzles
and Memory Exercise Cards are Beneficial Memory Activities.

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1. Brain Exercises and Memory Exercises of
Memory Jogging Puzzles and Memory Exercise Cards have Storytelling Themes by famous Norman Rockwell - The Saturday Evening Post. These are familiar, stimulate memories and conversation.

2. Memory Exercises and Brain Exercises of
Picture Jigsaw Puzzles and
Memory Exercise Cards have
Age Appropriate adult themes.

Have you been looking for these?

3. 6 piece wooden and cardboard picture puzzles with large pieces, simple and easy to handle for
"middle-stages".

This size puzzle is a beneficial brain and memory exercise
that can be completed easily for a feeling of success.

4. 12 piece wooden and cardboard picture puzzles - smaller pieces, tighter fit for "early-stages".

This size puzzle is a beneficial brain & memory exercise developed for early stages - middle stages, to be completed easily for a feeling of success.

5. Quality vs Cost - The collectible wooden jigsaw puzzles are durable, lightweight and a keepsake.

There are less expensive Cardboard puzzles and bundles.

Brain Exercise Activities that go along with puzzles themes:
Memory Exercise Cards and Memories of Yesterday -
Keepsake Workbooks.

Together these Memory Exercises and Memory Activities will give you a routine that will make things
easier for you when interacting with your loved ones.

Whichever Brain and Memory Exercise Activities
you choose, your loved one
deserves them and will enjoy them.

Memory Jogging Puzzles and
Memory Exercise Cards with pictures by
Norman Rockwell -The Saturday Evening Post
are for Alzheimer's and Dementia Activities.

These Brain Exercises and Memory Exercises of picture jigsaw puzzles and Memory Exercise Cards
that are similar to the "go fish" card game stimulates emotions and recollection memories and encourages patients to use their problem solving skills.

They give caregivers and family members an easy way to engage loved ones in conversation and to participate in
memory activities and brain exercises at the same time.

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"I developed Memory Jogging Puzzles, while recalling
how my mother enjoyed working with puzzles
and playing cards until several strokes and later dementia
made her favorite activities too frustrating."

The puzzles were frustrating for because they were either too difficult with many small pieces, or a simple child's puzzle.

The child's puzzle made my mother feel like she was a child.
There were no story telling themes.

Mom was able to play cards longer, dad made a card holder for her. She was paralyzed on the right side.

This wasn't only frustrating for my mother, who wanted to be the way she used to be and who was very independent.

Mother was a beautiful, intelligent spunky lady.
These were difficult times for all,
watching her go through these stages.

My father cared for my mother many years before
she went into a care center.

Mother would have loved these activities
with Norman Rockwell illustrations. She would have
related to them, especially the family outing.

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Memory Jogging Puzzles and
Memory Exercise Cards with pictures by
Norman Rockwell -The Saturday Evening Post were
developed for Alzheimer's and Dementia Activities and are beneficial Brain Exercises and Memory Exercises.

They are welcomed by caregivers and family members.

6. Caregivers and family members find relief working with these memory activities and brain exercises consisting of Memory Jogging Puzzles, Memory Exercise Cards and Memories of Yesterday - Keepsake Workbooks.

These exclusive memory activities are familiar to patients, stimulate conversations and memories. Plus, they are beneficial Brain Exercises and Memory Exercises.

The response has been very gratifying.
And, I will continue to develop new products.

More reasons read on. . .

Added Bonus: Used routinely these Brain Exercises and Memory Activities are beneficial in slowing
the process of memory loss.

Added Bonus: Competition's puzzles may have one
of the above qualities, mine have ALL of the
qualities and needs combined to be
the most effective and are
beneficial Brain Exercises and Memory Activities.

These exclusive Memory Jogging Puzzles and Memory Exercise Card games with licensed artwork by
Norman Rockwell - The Saturday Evening Post
are collectibles and meet the criteria of
memory activities and brain exercises for those with Alzheimer's and Dementia.

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When you receive these and sit down to show your
loved one or patient, just go with the flow.

The first time, they may just want to look at the images, touch
them or smile. This is when I talk about the image,
point out different things in the image and ask questions.
You may get an answer, smile or sound.

Watch their facial expressions.

I was advised by activity directors that while working
with the residents with memory activities, many
patients get tired after a half hour.

I feel confident you will enjoy this interaction also.
I did the first time I worked with the residents and every time since. Their expressions and stories are priceless. . .
I hope you feel the same.

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I feel the reasons patients enjoy these images are because:
√ images are familiar
√ images tug at their emotions
√ Norman Rockwell and The Saturday Evening Post
are from their era.

I cannot guarantee that your loved one will be familiar
with Rockwell's work but most relate to his images.

Do you think your loved one would be familiar
with these "real life" images?
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Norman Rockwell had Alzheimer's when died
at age 84 on November 8, 1978.

He painted over 300 illustrations for
The Saturday Evening Post: 1916-1971

Founded in 1728 The Saturday Evening Post
is still in print today, and is America's oldest Magazine.

Why are these Memory Activities Beneficial?

√ I researched the needs for memory activities and
brain exercises for
Memory Treatment for Alzheimer's and Dementia.

√ Puzzle prototypes were tested by
Activity Directors prior to production.

√ Puzzles and cards were tested by residents
at Memory Treatment Centers.

√ Testing was a huge success.
I saw their eyes light up when they reached
for the puzzles and cards.

There were smiles on their faces and
I heard their laughter.

There was conversation among
themselves, with caregivers and myself.

√ These Brain Exercises and Memory Activities of
Memory Jogging Puzzles and Memory Exercise Cards
are unique because the themes are “real life” illustrations by Norman Rockwell – The Saturday Evening Post.

√ Most important: they are Stimulating
Memory Exercises and Brain Exercises
because "patients use emotional and recognition memory, in addition to their problem solving skills". Mitchell Slutzky, Ph.D., Clinical Geropsychologist, NY

Memory Activities consisting of
Memory Jogging Puzzles, Memory Exercise Cards and Memories of Yesterday - Keepsake Workbooks
are used by caregivers in homes and care centers for Dementia activities and Alzheimer's Activities.

There are feelings of joy and success.

"A fun moment in time". . .no failure.

THE FACTS

Alzheimer's Activities and Dementia Activities

I contacted many Activity Directors of Memory Treatment Centers and asked many questions before starting this project.

It's a FACT - Puzzles and Playing Cards are
valuable activities in
Memory Treatment and Brain Exercise.

These Memory Activities of Memory Jogging Puzzles and Memory Exercise Cards are beneficial in slowing
the process of memory loss, when used routinely.

FACT 2 - Very few jigsaw puzzles on the market
meet ALL the criteria necessary for a Memory Activity
being used by Alzheimer's and Dementia patients
with their caregivers and families.

FACT 3 - If caregivers found a puzzle with an
adult or age appropriate theme, they found
a puzzle that had too many pieces.

Residents are overwhelmed by these,
become frustrated, give up or in many cases
WON'T EVEN TRY.

They experience FAILURE AND FRUSTRATION.

FACT 4 - If a puzzle had few, large pieces. . .
most likely it was for a young child.

Your Loved Ones do NOT enjoy putting
these puzzles together,
they make them feel. . .like a child.

FACT 5 - Very few puzzles had Storytelling themes.

Storytelling themes are wanted and needed to help caregivers and families stimulate conversation easily.

FACT 6 - Memory Activities included:
Puzzles with either too many pieces, with an adult theme, OR Puzzles with few pieces and a young child's theme.

Some used photos of loved ones, objects
or buildings from their past
trying to stimulate conversation.

FACT 7 - Many people with Alzheimer's and Dementia
may not remember their loved ones,
places and objects from their past.

Many are living in a time period from their past.

FACT 8 - It is stressful, sad and a huge let down for everyone involved when our loved ones cannot recall
our familiar faces, things or places from their past.

NEWS. . .
Rush University Medical Center, Chicago

"I have recently had the pleasure of seeing the Memory Jogging Puzzles. Karen Miller has created these Norman Rockwell/Saturday Evening Post inspired puzzles for Alzheimer’s Disease patients to enjoy, while exercising their brain…what a great idea!

These puzzles are beautifully crafted. Each one could serve as coffee-table décor, but they are highly functional pieces that not only entertain but serve the greater purpose of helping memory challenged adults with maintaining memory.

I am planning to order a few of the puzzles for our patients in the Rush Memory Clinic to enjoy while in our waiting area."

Janie L. Urbanic, MA/LPC
Research Study Supervisor
Rush Memory Clinic - Chicago, IL

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NEWS. . .
Mitchell Slutzky, Ph.D., Clinical Geropsychologist - NY

"Your puzzles do indeed show some promise, due to the fact that they engage persons with their emotional and recognition memory, but then rely upon "here and now" problem-solving skills."

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Definitions. . .

Alzheimer's vs Dementia
Source: Alzheimer’s disease facts and figures. Alzheimer's Association. 2007

Alzheimer's disease is a progressive, degenerative disease of the brain that results in dementia.

The terms Alzheimer's and dementia are often used interchangeably, but there is a distinct difference between them.

Dementia is a broader term than Alzheimer's and refers to any brain syndrome resulting in problems with memory, orientation, judgment, executive functioning, and communication.*

Alzheimer's disease is the most common cause of dementia, but dementia can also be caused by strokes, Parkinson's disease, head injury, or a host of other conditions -- very few of which are reversible.

*more information

Memory Jogging Puzzles, Memory Exercise Cards and Memories of Yesterday - Keepsake Workbooks
stimulate the recollection and emotional memory.

Facts about Memory Jogging Puzzles and Memory Exercise Cards are used for:

√ Dementia Memory Activities
√ Alzheimer's Memory Activities
√ Elderly Dementia Activities

#1 Memory Building Exercise

√ I have worked with residents
one-on-one and in groups in various
Memory Treatment Centers, testing these
Memory Activities of Memory Jogging Puzzles and Memory Exercise Card games
with very rewarding results.

√ Everyone enjoyed the illustrations by the famous
Norman Rockwell and The Saturday Evening Post.

Some residents remembered Norman,
others The Saturday Evening Post and some even talked
about the date on The Saturday Evening Post Cover.

√ It jogged their memory!

ALL handled the pieces, puzzles and cards easily,
some needed assistance in completing the activities.

ALL HAD FUN!

There was conversation among themselves, they
helped each other with the cards and puzzles. There was laughter and conversations about the workbooks.

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TIPS for working with
Memory Jogging Puzzles and Memory Exercise Cards.

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Why are Norman Rockwell's pictures unique?

√ Rockwell’s illustrations were published
in the Saturday Evening Post from 1916-1970’s.

√ Everyone loved his work, many waited anxiously
for the new covers. Some would tear the
covers off the magazine and tape them on their walls.

√ His covers made everyone
“feel good and think of home.”

√ He is from their era and they relate to his work.

Memory Activities for
Dementia Patients
Wooden Jigsaw Puzzles

6 Piece Picture Puzzle Benefits

√ Age appropriate and storytelling themes

√ Few, large pieces and easy to handle

√ Lap Puzzles and fit on bedside tables size 6x8"

√ Wooden are durable and collectable

6 piece puzzles are recommended for residents in the
"middle stages" of memory loss.

Below is a puzzle piece from the "Little Spooners"
6 piece puzzle. Average piece size 2x3 - 3x4 inches.

Click on piece to view puzzle.

6 piece puzzle - value ~~25.95~~

Price 19.95

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Wooden Jigsaw Puzzles
12 Piece Picture Puzzle Benefits

√ Age appropriate and storytelling themes

√ Smaller pieces with a tighter fit

√ Lap Puzzle or on bedside tables size 6x8"

√ Wooden are durable and collectable

12 piece puzzle recommended for residents in the
"early stages" of memory loss.

Note: I feel the size of these puzzle pieces would be frustrating
to many in the "middle stages" of Alzheimer's and Dementia.

But each individual is unique.

Below is a puzzle piece from the "Little Spooners"
12 piece puzzle. Average piece size 2x2 inches.

Click on piece to view puzzle.

12 piece puzzle value - ~~31.95~~

Price 24.95

Invest in Collectors 12 pc Wooden Puzzles

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BENEFITS

America's Favorite Artist
Norman Rockwell and The Saturday Evening Post
Stimulates Memories in
Alzheimer's and Dementia patients.

Memory Jogging Puzzles and Memory Cards
are a fun, easy way for you to interact and
reminisce with your loved ones.

√ The Memory Jogging Puzzles, Memory Exercise Cards and Memories of Yesterday - Keepsake Workbook Stimulate the mind, memory, emotions and
encourages their problem solving skills.

√ Memory Jogging Puzzles and Memory Cards
meet your loved ones needs in
Memory Activities and Brain Exercises.

Some with memory loss will not be able to
assemble the puzzles by themselves.

They may need your guidance with the
Memory Card Games and
Memories of Yesterday - Keepsake Workbook.

Some will just want to look and admire the
images on the cards, puzzles and workbook.

Again, they will need your guidance and patience.

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Residents working with Memory Activities

√ Custom Jigsaw Wooden Puzzles
are made of 1/4" plywood.
Durable, high quality and lightweight with a
matte surface that is easy on the eyes.

√ Memory Jogging Puzzles are made in the
USA using high technology
that assures a custom precise cut and great quality.

√ New themes will be added from
The Saturday Evening Post - Norman Rockwell Collection.

Select the Memory Activities for your care giving.

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Many facilities prefer Cardboard Puzzles
because they are less expensive and
replacement is often necessary.

By popular request I have added
Custom Cardboard Puzzles using
the same effective design as our
Custom Wooden Jigsaw Puzzles with
Norman Rockwell and The Saturday Evening Post themes. These puzzles are less expensive but not as durable and long lasting as the wooden.

√ Same Puzzle Design - 6 or 12 piece

√ Norman Rockwell - Saturday Evening Post themes
but fewer selections

√ Made in USA

Below are the images available in Cardboard.

NEW CARDBOARD PUZZLES - 11.95 (value 14.95)

12 piece only

6 & 12 piece

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GoingNComing
©1947 SEPS
8/30/1947

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Meeting of Minds
©1923 SEPS
2/03/1923

6 & 12 piece

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6 & 12 piece

Little Spooners
©1926 SEPS
4/24/1926

Marbles
©1939 SEPS
9/02/1939

ALL CARDBOARD PUZZLES 11.95

6 piece or 12 piece cardboard
memory picture puzzles
value ~~14.95~~ - Price 11.95

12 for $131.40 - includes FREE Priority Shipping
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Questions: karen@memoryjoggingpuzzles.com
815.444.0661

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Tax Deductions

Do you need a tax deduction and want to feel good?

Donate Memory Jogging Puzzles and Memory Exercise Cards to one of your local facilities.

These Memory Activities of Puzzles, Memory Exercise Cards and Memories of Yesterday -
Keepsake Workbooks make wonderful gifts,
put smiles on faces
and would be greatly appreciated since
government funding has been reduced in many states.

I will ship directly to the facility for you in your name.

back to facts

The puzzles were great. I was so surprised at who did well and who was stumped.

One man who is very high functioning was flummoxed by the puzzle, he kept trying to make it stand up. He also wanted to force the pieces. This was a 6 piece puzzle, and luckily "Little Spooners" because I had the "What's Mi sing" cards right there and could pull out one that had a picture of what his puzzle should look like. That made a big difference to him. I expected that he would have just breezed through it, but I think the fact that the pieces are wood and he was a woodworker in his younger days made him think it was a building project.

Some of the lower functioning residents actually did quite well with the 12 piece puzzles if they were given "sideways encouragement"....that's what I think of us careful encouragement without direct scrutiny.

Sometimes the residents freeze up and give up if they are being watched too closely. Have you ever noticed that?

The "What's Mis ing" cards are fabulous!

There were five residents working on them and trading them back and forth. The beauty is that they could get one figured out, trade for a new set, eventually get a set back that they had already solved and it was new to them!

This is the blessing of short term memory loss! They enjoyed the cards over and over, not remembering that they had just figured them out a few minutes earlier!

I wish I had a camera on them for that activity because there was so much laughter and happy "I GOT it!" calls going on.

Yesterday there were two bored residents at the activity table and I pulled out the Gossips cards.

We played a variation of the game, and as they matched the cards they wanted to identify which people they thought they would like if they knew them. That was fun.

One woman was disturbed by the last couple in the picture, and said "Oh I don't like this one, they're fighting!" This is someone who rarely talks, and her comment was revealing.

I think anytime they can express themselves it's a healthy thing. I must say that the quality of the products is top notch.

The puzzles STAY together, a definite plus because some residents liked to hold them up for display when they got them together. Everyone would clap and congratulate them.

The products you have really promote interaction between the residents, especially since I have three puzzles and two different card games.

In closing, thanks again for your great products Karen! I can see we'll get a lot of mileage out of these, and in the future I'll be taking them on the road to other facilities. You hit a home run with these products. ###

Susan - IA - Susan's mother has Alzheimer’s and she volunteers.

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Memories of Yesterday – Keepsake Workbook
Full color workbook filled with Memory Activities,
trivia, and wonderful illustrations by Norman Rockwell.

Trivia dates are based the puzzle dates of
The Saturday Evening Post, and the illustrations are used for the Memory Exercise Cards.

This trip down memory lane is enjoyed by everyone.

Stimulates
√ emotional memories
√ recollection memories
√ problem solving activities

√ guaranteed to see smiles

6x8 inches - great size for easy handling

20 pages Mw/cover, a wonderful keepsake.
(value - 14.95)

12.95 each

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Memory Exercise Cards
using the same Norman Rockwell themes as the puzzles.

Memory Cards Stimulate memories, emotions, recollection and problem solving skills.
A great memory and brain exercise.

Also, these card games
are a great way to interact with your loved ones.

No faces to try to remember.
No failure, just a fun moment in time.

A FAVORITE

What's Mis ing?
A great Memory Card Game and Brain Exercise that
uses recognition memory and problem solving skills.

Cards have fun-loving images by
America's favorite artist
Norman Rockwell from The Saturday Evening Post.

5 image-sets; each image-set has 3 cards,
the object of the game is to find What's Mis ing.

Oversized cards - 3.5x5 inches,
Several ways to play, instruction card included.

9.95

"Building Memories with Memories"

No faces to try to remember.
No failure, just a fun moment in time.

Invest in Memory Exercise Cards

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©SEPS Licensed by Curtis Publishing, Indianapolis, IN. All rights reserved

A FAVORITE

“gossips” an amusing Memory Exercise Card Game.

Memory and brain exercise card game with
real life illustrations by
Norman Rockwell and The Saturday Evening Post.
Cover Date: March 6, 1948.

These delightful characters will encourage memory recollection, concentration, problem solving skills and bonuses of smiles and laughter.

15 image-sets; each image-set has 2 cards, total of
30 playing cards, plus instruction card.
Object of the game is match the sets.

Oversized cards - 3.5x5 inches

~~14.95~~
Sale Price 12.95

Invest Memory Exercise Cards

More Challenging, More FUN!

Anyone can play card game -
by adding or taking away sets.

No faces to try to remember.
No failure, just a fun moment in time.

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©SEPS Licensed by Curtis Publishing, Indianapolis, IN. All rights reserved

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Memory Exercise Cards
using the same Norman Rockwell themes as the puzzles.

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Memory activity cards that stimulates
memories and emotions.
Norman Rockwell images encourage
conversation and reminiscing.

Card images are the same as the puzzles.

16 oversized cards - 3.5x5 inches with great detail.
2 of each image, memory exercise game of concentration.

Instruction card included for an easy way to play
and help everyone be successful. 9.95

No faces to try to remember.
No failure, just a fun moment in time.

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Plan a Norman Rockwell Day
with these fun activities. You will
enjoy the smiles, laughter and conversations.

Caregiver Kit consists of:
3 Memory Exercise Card Games
√ gossips Memory Cards
√ MatchMate Memory Cards
√ What's Mis ing? Memory Cards

2 Memory Jogging Puzzles
Cardboard puzzles - 1-6-piece & 1-12-piece
√ NEW GoingNComing - Memory Jogging Puzzle
√ NEW Meeting of Minds - Memory Jogging Puzzle

PLUS: 1 Memories of Yesterday - Keepsake Workbook

value: <79.70>

careGivers Kit price: 60.00 + S & H

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Testing the Puzzles

How Residents reacted to Puzzles and Cards

The puzzles and playing cards
stimulated thoughts from their past.

Some remembered doing Puzzles with 500 pieces.

One resident told me her father played cards
when she was young.

She was in her 90's, very detail oriented and a
quick at both the Puzzles and Cards.

She pointed things out to the others to help them.
She was great and talked about even
the date of the cover.

There were many different conversations,
some were sad, but most made us laugh.

It was GREAT and EASY to engage
everyone in conversation.

It was SUCCESS!

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Testing Memory Exercise Cards

Everyone had fun playing with the Memory Exercise Cards
and most were able to match up the sets.

Some took longer than others or needed to have
things pointed out, BUT THEY DID IT!

Some were cautious in their selection because they
wanted to be sure of their choice,
they did not want to fail.

It was very interesting observing their behavior.

We did the Puzzles, played the Card Games,
laughed, talked and reminisced.

I was with each individual for a half hour.
I was told they get tired after that amount of time,
but some weren't ready to quit.

I also worked with groups and it was very interesting
how they interacted and helped each other.

They had a great time not only doing the activities,
but admiring the illustrations and talking about
Norman Rockwell and The Saturday Evening Post.

It was a wonderful experience,
one I will cherish forever and think about often.

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TESTIMONIALS from Caregivers

I’m also pleased with the quality of the
cards and the puzzles.

I’ve noticed in recent times that,
because my mother has arthritis, it’s harder for her
to grip things. So, the fact that the cards are
on very thick stock and the puzzle pieces are on thicker wooden pieces will make it much easier for her".

~

"I like the themes because they are my
parents era and easy to talk about.
The pieces are large, a very nice size.
The puzzle is good because they can handle it
and it won't take long to put together".

"The cards are fun to look at and a way to
interact with mom. Great Idea!"

~

"Good reminiscing and conversation".

This will make visiting dad much easier,
it will give me something to do with him.
It's very difficult sometimes,
not knowing what to do when I visit".

~

"These items will make a great kit for
caregivers who go into the homes to work with clients".

COMMENTS from Activity Directors about the
Memory Jogging Puzzles and Memory Exercise Cards.

"They love the themes"!

"They love the size of the puzzles".

"Adult in nature"
"Size is nice because they fit on a lap or bedside table".

"I like the Saturday Evening Post themes because
they are good for reminiscing with Dementia residents".

~

"Puzzle size is good for residents to hold and
will be beneficial in memory treatment because they are
easy to do and do not take a long time".

"Easy to pick up"

"Conversational, some residents will remember
Norman Rockwell".
"Simple and not too busy".

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A SIDE NOTE. . .

This was an unbelievable experience for me.
I was not sure what to expect and a little
nervous about the reaction I was
going to receive from the residents.

I was using my products for the first time.

It was gratifying for me,
watching their faces light up,
and seeing them study the images with care.

They gently touched the pictures
almost as if they were real.

I don't know who enjoyed it most, them or myself.

I thanked them for the wonderful time!

How I work with these
Memory Activities

Several have asked how I work with
residents using these products.

I will share with you the way I work with these
Memory Activities, this does not mean
it is the ONLY way or the RIGHT way, it is “my way”
and it works for me.

I am not a therapist or nurse.
What I am is creative, patient,
sensitive to others needs,
and I read body language very well.

I enjoy working with the residents and it is
a wonderful feeling,
when I sense they are enjoying it also.

I watch their facial expressions,

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More Feedback from the Alzheimer's Conference

"Great idea, it's perfect, my mom collected
Norman Rockwell items". I like the size of your products.
Mom would enjoy just looking at them".

"The Saturday Evening Post themes are fun
and will make it easy to start a conversation.
Oh, these are solid wood, they will last a long time".

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Our hope is that the warm, loving illustrations
by the famous
Norman Rockwell and The Saturday Evening Post
will jog fond memories of yesterday.

Wishing you more enjoyable visits with
your loved ones and stimulated conversations.

No faces to try to remember.
No failure, just a fun moment in time.

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