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.
|
| "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.
.
click
on image to go to puzzle facts
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.
Save money with the careGivers Kit.
"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.
~~~
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.
~~~
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.
~~~
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?
~~~
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."
~~~
| 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 |
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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.
~~~
TIPS
for working with
Memory
Jogging Puzzles and Memory Exercise Cards.
Memory
Games
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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
Invest in Collectors 6 pc Wooden Puzzles
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Memory
Building Exercises
for Dementia
Patients,
Alzheimer's and Elderly Dementia
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
~~~
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.

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)
|
|
|
GoingNComing
©1947
SEPS
8/30/1947 |
|
Meeting
of Minds
©1923
SEPS
2/03/1923 |
|
6 & 12 piece
 |
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
OR
12
for $131.40
- includes FREE
Priority Shipping
($143.40
+ 15.00 (s&h) = 158.40 Total Value)
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Questions:
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815.444.0661
~~~
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.
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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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All rights reserved
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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
Copyright
©2009 Memory Jogging
Puzzles, All rights reserved
©SEPS Licensed by
Curtis Publishing, Indianapolis,
IN. All rights reserved
|
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.
Copyright
©2008 Memory Jogging
Puzzles, All rights reserved
©SEPS Licensed by
Curtis Publishing, Indianapolis,
IN. All rights reserved
|
Memory
Exercise Cards
using the same Norman
Rockwell themes as the
puzzles.


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.
Invest in Memory Exercise
Cards
Copyright
©2008 Memory Jogging
Puzzles, All rights reserved
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Curtis Publishing, Indianapolis,
IN. All rights reserved
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a Norman Rockwell Day
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enjoy the smiles, laughter and conversations.
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Kit consists of:
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√
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
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√
NEW
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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!
~~~~~
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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Alzheimer's
Conference
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".
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"These
items will make a great kit for
caregivers who go into the homes to work with
clients".
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COMMENTS
from Activity Directors about the
Memory Jogging Puzzles and Memory Exercise Cards.
"They
love the themes"!
"They
love the size of the puzzles".
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"Adult
in nature"
"Size is nice because they fit on a lap or
bedside table".
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"I
like the Saturday Evening Post themes because
they are good for reminiscing with Dementia residents".
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"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"
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"Conversational,
some residents will remember
Norman Rockwell".
"Simple and not too busy".
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Alzheimer's
Caregivers
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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!
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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".
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"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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Thank
you for visiting, please come back again.
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TO SHOPPING CART!
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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mem.o.ry
1. a: the
power or process of reproducing or
recalling what has been learned and
retained especially through associative
mechanisms. -
Merriam-Webster’s Collegiate
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| e·mo·tion
1. A mental state that arises spontaneously
rather than through conscious effort
and is often accompanied by physiological
changes; a feeling: the emotions of
joy, sorrow, reverence, hate, and
love. - The
American Heritage® Dictionary
of the English Language, Fourth Edition
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Jogging Puzzles and Memory Cards Stimulate
Recollection and Emotional Memory
in Alzheimer's - Dementia Care.
Time
and time again,
during brain and memory exercises,
I have witnessed residents recalling
the images as Rockwell's
and the joy that
comes to their face, as they reach
out for the picture puzzles and photo
playing cards.
These
brain and memory exercises of Norman
Rockwell's Picture Puzzles & Memory
Exercise Cards encourage
the use of emotional and recollection
memory, in addition to their problem
solving and socializing skills.
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You
will not get the Rockwell
Effect
from any other Picture
Puzzles or Photo
Playing Cards
on the market.
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Memory
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Themes by
NORMAN ROCKWELL

Real
Life Illustrations
Picture Puzzles and Memory Exercise Cards were
developed for
Alzheimer's and Dementia patients,
their caregivers
and families.
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GoingNComing
©1947
SEPS
8/30/1947 |
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Meeting
of Minds
©1923
SEPS
2/03/1923
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Memory
Cards
Great for
improving memory, Memory Activities and Brain Exercise
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Memory
Exercise Cards
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Memory Exercise
Cards
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Gone
Fishing
©1930
SEPS
7/19/1930

100th
Anv. BaseBall
©1939
SEPS
7/08/1939
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Croquet
©1931
SEPS
9/05/1931
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Marbles
©1939
SEPS
9/02/1939
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Little
Spooners
©1926
SEPS
4/24/1926
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Doctor
N Doll
©1929
SEPS
3/09/1929
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Going
Out
©1933
SEPS
10/21/1933
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PuppyNPocket
©1936
SEPS
1/25/1936
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please call
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will deliver
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to your
favorite facility
in your name.
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How
will your gift make you feel?
You
will feel at ease knowing that your gift
was developed and designed to
meet your loved ones needs,
and tested in care centers with
great, positive results.
If
you ship to someone as a gift there is a
small card enclosed stating it is a Special
Gift from you.
Norman
Rockwell and
The Saturday Evening Post themes make these
Memory Jogging Puzzles and Memory Exercise
Cards leaders in Emotional and Recognition
Activities.
These
Rockwell Picture Puzzles and Playing Cards
are Beneficial Memory Exercises and Brain
Exercises for Alzheimer's and Dementia Activities.
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One
additional
benefit that is priceless.
. .
YOU
will enjoy
interacting with
your loved ones,
as they benefit from Memory Treatment and
Brain Exercises.
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If
you are not satisfied with the quality of our
puzzles, return within
10 days of purchase
and receive a
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©2007 Memory Jogging Puzzles,
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TIPS
When
working with residents I look at the images on
the puzzles
and memory cards for information and ways to engage
the person in conversation.
Rockwell
illustration
Croquet, the date 1931
Herbert Hoover was president.
Popular Songs -
I got Rhythm
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I found a
Million Dollar Baby
in a 5 and 10 cent store ~~
Fun
things:
Croquet
Wind up toys
Cast iron toys
Mickey
Mouse
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ARTICLES


Activity
Ideas for Alzheimer's & Dementia Patients on
GilbertGuide.com


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Dementia Definitions
Memory
is
often divided into two groups:
Short-term memory refers
to recent events, experiences and information.
Long-term memory
deals with
things from long ago.
Orientation
is
the person's situational awareness. example:
name, who are you, where are you, day, date, season and
year.
Executive
functioning is
the ability to carry out familiar tasks, such as getting
dressed or balancing a checkbook.
Includes the ability to plan projects, formulate goals
and objectives, prioritize, apply self-discipline, and
remember steps involved in complex tasks.
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to caregivers letter
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